About the Role
Manage a caseload of residential property transactions from instruction to completion.
Draft and negotiate lease extensions, new leases, transfers, auction sales, easements, deeds, and licences.
Handle pre‑emption rights, Land Registry applications, adverse possession claims, and unregistered titles.
Conduct legal due diligence on leases, deeds, and property title documents, including analysing title structures.
Respond to legal and title enquiries from internal teams and external stakeholders.
Contribute to departmental projects as required.
Update property management systems and coordinate information with other departments.
Support senior legal team members by meeting deadlines and ensuring the company's interests are protected.
Develop and streamline procedures to improve case management workflows.
Assist with complaints responses, ensuring clear, accurate, and professional communication.
Prepare materials for presentations, meetings, and filings.
Mentor, supervise, and support junior team members as needed.
Undertake legal research using online resources and internal materials.
The Successful Applicant
Law graduate or equivalent with strong residential conveyancing experience
Confident managing a varied caseload independently from start to finish
Skilled in drafting and interpreting complex legal documents
Strong understanding of property law and conveyancing procedures
Highly accurate with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Organised, reliable, and able to work well under pressure and to deadlines
Effective at liaising with internal teams, leaseholders, solicitors, and third parties
Proactive, solution‑oriented, and keen to streamline processes
High integrity and professionalism in all work
Comfortable supporting, mentoring, or guiding junior team members
Computer literate with solid Word and Excel skills
Desirable: knowledge of statutory lease extensions, enfranchisement, or property acquisitions