Senior Property Lawyer

The PM Law Group; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Property Lawyer to manage a diverse caseload involving sale and purchase matters. Candidates should be confident in leasehold transactions and possess strong organisational skills. The firm offers a competitive salary, extensive training, and a supportive environment aimed at fostering professional growth and development. Individuals who thrive in fast-paced settings and possess excellent communication skills will flourish in this role.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Industry-leading training

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Summer and Christmas Parties

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a prior conveyancing fee earner role.
• Confidence in dealing with leasehold, new build and shared ownership.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of sale and purchase matters.
• Ensure all team activity is completed in accordance with deadlines.
• Communicate with clients and other professionals effectively.

Skills

Conveyancing

Client care

Time management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

Case Management Systems

Land Registry Portal

Online SDLT

Job description

Butterworths Solicitors | Carlisle, Hensingham and Penrith

Join our prestigious law firm where excellence meets opportunity. At the PM Law Group, we pride ourselves on delivering unparalleled legal services with a focus on integrity, innovation, and client satisfaction. With a team of seasoned professionals and a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, we strive to empower our employees to reach their full potential.

We’re the PM Law Group and we operate on a national basis offering an array of legal services. Our roots were established over 30 years ago, this means that we have decades of experience in our respective fields.

Butterworths Solicitors specialise in Conveyancing, Wills, Trusts and Probate, General Civil Litigation and Personal Injury, but have expanded to offer commercial services, family law, and motor finance claims.

Being at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, we are a modern business who can help individuals across England and Wales to move house. Our technological expertise means we can deal with clients locally or at a distance whilst still providing that ever-important human touch.

Across the business, we foster a culture of inclusivity and champion personal development so that each employee has opportunities to shine and flourish, and we want you to be a part of it.

As our new Senior Property Lawyer, you will be responsible for your own caseload of sale and purchase matters, to include leasehold, new build and shared ownership matters, and will be required to ensure that you meet individual targets and ensure business KPIs and SLAs are met.

Role Responsibilities

• To run and manage a suitably sized caseload, subject to seasonality and continuing review of capacity both individually and across the department, with use of an assistant.
• Ensure all activity within the team is completed in accordance with strict deadlines and in line with set KPIs and SLAs.
• To meet all individual targets and objectives including, but not limited to, target number of completions per month.
• Attend dedicated training sessions, 121s, performance reviews, and team meetings.
• To communicate with clients over the telephone, email and in face-to-face meetings.
• To communicate with other solicitors and professional organisations over the telephone, by e-mail and correspondence.
• To update all panel members / stakeholders within the business and within the referral businesses with whom we deal.
• Be able to deal with and work within referrers SLAs and meet their requirements / panel requirements.
• Utilise the in-house bespoke case management system in accordance with firm protocols.
• To be a role model for those around you in both file management, actions and behaviour.
• To provide the highest level of customer service to clients at all times.
• Utilise the in-house bespoke case management system in accordance with firm protocols.
• To carry out such other functions or tasks as required from time to time by the Senior Conveyancing Manager or other members of the firm’s Senior Management Team.
• You may be required to perform any other duties and to work in any other areas as requested by the Company if necessary, which may include other offices and those of clients

What we need from you

• Minimum 2 years’ experience (but all levels considered including more senior) in a prior conveyancing fee earner role
• Confidence in dealing with leasehold, new build and shared ownership sale and purchases.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with a proven track record in meeting deadlines.
• A proven track record in achieving individual targets and objectives, and in meeting business KPIs and SLAs.
• Ability to work using own initiative.
• Thrives in fast-paced environments and demonstrates a bias for action with an ability to multi-task and pivot while working on varying deadlines & scopes.
• Expert communicator and collaborator, with exceptional client care skills.
• An incredible eye for detail with an ability to think outside the box.
• A modern approach to conveyancing, and in particular its process driven, proactive, risk-based requirements.
• Competent use of MS Office required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good keyboard / IT / Case Management / Internet and Email skills
• Competent use of Microsoft 365 including Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Must have used Case Management Systems, Land Registry Portal, Online SDLT etc and have experience in updating panel websites.
• Must be able to demonstrate technical ability in conveyancing transactions (as set out above), in addition to comprehensive knowledge, understanding, and compliance with anti-money laundering legislation, CQS requirements and overall SRA compliance obligations.

What we offer you

Our offices have been designed to be a high-quality and pleasant working environment. In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package we offer:

• Monday to Friday – Office Hours – 9.00 am – 5.00 pm with 1 hour’s lunch break.
• Industry-leading training.
• Competitive starting salary DOE.
• Access to on-demand CPD.
• Additional Annual Leave entitlement for long service.
• Opportunities for you to progress and develop further in line with our expansion strategy.
• Pension Scheme.
• Lucrative ‘Refer a friend scheme’.
• Free Costco Card.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Annual Summer and Christmas Parties.
• Award Events.

At the PM Law Group, we offer more than just a job – we offer a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful impact and grow both personally and professionally. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals in a dynamic and

collaborative environment. We believe in investing in our employees and supporting their career development through training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities. Join us and be part of a firm that values diversity, equality, and inclusion, and is committed to making a difference in the lives of our clients and our community.

We’re always looking for new people to join the Group who represent our values and want to take advantage of our experienced and award-winning training programs. If you don’t see a role that complements your experience, you can always submit a speculative CV!

The PM Law Group are an equal opportunities employer.

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