Senior Property Lawyer

The PM Law Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national legal services provider is seeking a Senior Property Lawyer to manage a caseload of sales and purchases in Derby. The role demands a minimum of 2 years’ experience in conveyancing, alongside strong client communication skills and attention to detail. This position offers a competitive salary, excellent training opportunities, and a supportive work environment focused on personal development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Industry leading training

Pension Scheme

Annual leave for long service

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Summer and Christmas Parties

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a conveyancing fee earner role.
• Experience with leasehold, new build, and shared ownership transactions.
• Technical knowledge of conveyancing legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of sales and purchases.
• Ensure activities are completed in accordance with deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Leasehold conveyancing

New build knowledge

Excellent time management

Client communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Case Management Systems

Land Registry Portal

Job description

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About

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Are you looking to join an employer that is forward thinking, innovative and that can offer you endless opportunities for you to progress and develop?

Are you an experienced Conveyancer searching for your next career move?

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.

The PM Law Group have acquired John M Lewis & Co (JML) as part of our expansion strategy. ‘JML’ have decades of experience in property law, conveyancing, will writing and probate cases. Based in Derby, they deal with clients from all over the Midlands, and have built their renowned reputation on being honest, reliable, and extremely efficient.

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.

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 where appropriate.
• To handle own caseload of sales and purchases and subsequent management of the caseload.
• 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 always provide the highest level of customer service to clients.
• 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.
• The role will be based in the Conveyancing Department, however, there may be a requirement to work in other areas of the business as the need arises.

What we need from you

• You will need a minimum of 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. Preferably experience in acting for small developers and dealing with site set ups including drafting new build contracts, Transfers of Part and Deeds of Easements.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with a proven track record in meeting deadlines.
• 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.
• Good keyboard / IT / Case Management / Internet and Email skills.
• Have a proven track record in achieving individual targets and objectives, and in meeting business KPIs and SLAs.
• Able 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.
• Be an expert communicator and collaborator, with exceptional client care skills.
• Have an incredible eye for detail with the ability to think outside the box.
• Adopts a modern approach to conveyancing, and in particular its process driven, proactive, risk-based requirements.
• Is competent use of MS Office required.

What we offer you

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

• Monday to Friday – Office Hours – 9.00am – 5.00pm 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.

If this role isn’t for you, check out all of our current vacancies online today through our group website: Careers – PM Law Group (thepmlawgroup.co.uk)

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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