Senior Licensed Conveyancer - Thame, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom - Lightfoots LLP Solicitors

Description

As a Senior Licensed Conveyancer reporting to the Head of Department, you will be providing excellent legal support to mortgage lender clients and act as a key member of the Secured Lending and Repossession Sales Management team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES​Effectively providing line management and supervision to reports and ensuring high performing workstreams.
Handling first or second charge, lender-only or dual representation, and private individual or company mortgages.

Repossession/receiver sale conveyancingChecking legal titles/conveyance documentation and reporting to clientsIdentifying risks to clients and, whenever possible, providing solutions or mitigation measuresPreparing ad hoc legal documentsLiaising with clients, agents, brokers, borrowers, asset managers, buyers' and borrowers' solicitors, internal depts and any other parties as necessaryUsing case management systems on a day-to-day basisAnswering general legal questions and queries from clients and team members as a senior person in the departmentAssisting with departmental reporting, billing, and general administrative duties when required​MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMinimum two years PQE as a Licensed Conveyancer or Property Solicitor.​An extensive background in conveyancing is essential.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE​Previous experience managing a small team or have current aspirations to move into a management role​Able to work under pressure maintaining attention to detail and meet tight deadlines​Able to balance commercial considerations with risks, offering balanced and bespoke advice​Excellent communication and organisational skills at all levels​A true team ethos and a willingness to adapt the role to reflect changes in the nature and volume of the department's workloadWhat you get in return26 days holiday + Bank holidaysHealth Cash Plan including dental and optical coverEnhanced pension schemeBUPA Private Medical InsuranceDiscounted gym membershipPaid Volunteer daysWellbeing programme & initiativesA calendar of social and networking activitiesReduced legal feesFantastic learning and development opportunities​