We’re looking for an experienced Conveyancing Solicitor to join our well-established and successful team at our Snow Hill office in central London. You’ll work alongside highly experienced solicitors who are experts in their field.
Do the best work of your career with Cavendish Legal Group. We are an established law firm that prides itself on personal and professional expertise. Our team is well respected in the industry and known for delivering exceptional customer service, reflected in our 4.7* Trustpilot rating.
As part of Movera, a group of home-moving brands, including ONP Solicitors, Grindey’s and Conveyancing Alliance, we’re on a mission to transform the moving market for our people, partners, and clients. We specialise in several practice areas and have grown substantially over the years, becoming one of the leading providers of legal services in the property market.
The Role
This role is ideal for a qualified solicitor with experience managing a diverse caseload, including freehold, leasehold, shared ownership, and new build transactions.
You’ll manage a varied residential property caseload, dealing with all aspects of the conveyancing transaction using the industry’s leading case management system.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage own caseload, monitoring and delivering fully against personal targets
- Independently establish priorities and manage deadlines
- Proactively and efficiently manage transactions, whilst managing Client expectation
- Responsible for files from opening through to completion, ensuring that all files are maintained in good order in compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and following regulatory and statutory requirements
- Provide clients with legal advice relevant to their cases, recording the advice and representing the best interests of the client in the transaction
- Taking instructions from clients and drafting the necessary legal documents and contracts for each case
- Proactively deal with the other side solicitors, mortgage lenders, brokers, clients and local authorities
- Deal with complex enquiries, researching previous cases and relevant laws to provide accurate advice
- Recognise potential risks and resolve issues without putting the client or business at risk
- Comply at all times with the Solicitors Regulation Authorities Rules
- Ensure that all files are billed correctly with the appropriate fees and on completion, funds are sent to the correct place
- Provide supervision, support and coaching to Paralegals
- Optimise the client experience through the use of our conveyancing systems and technology
- Provide an exceptional service both to the client but also to introducers and third parties
- Develop a culture of teamwork and high performance with a strong focus on customer care.
What you’ll need
- At least 3 years of experience managing a residential property caseload from inception to completion
- Experience in New Build and Shared Ownership essential
- Thorough understanding of various property laws
- Commercial awareness, keeping up to date with business and industry news
- Resilience with the ability to work effectively under pressure and to strict deadlines
- Strong problem-solving skills and an analytical approach to finding the best legal solutions
- Attention to detail, extremely accurate in research and the drafting of documents.
- Enthusiasm for delivering a high level of customer service
- Enthusiastic team player and natural self-starter able to work independently
- Ability to be flexible and empathetic to deliver client needs
This is a full-time, permanent role, Monday to Friday.
What we can offer
We aim to reward your hard work generously. You’ll be greeted in our offices with great coffee, fruit and biscuits to keep you going, alongside all the benefits listed below, plus much more.
- 23 days holiday + 2 extra religious/cultural days
- Hybrid working
- Your birthday off!
- Free conveyancing legal fees
- Moving home days off
- Volunteering days
- Retailer discounts and frequent socials
- Refer a friend bonuses
Look forward to Monday mornings at Movera, we have the culture, technology and purpose to change the way you feel about your job.
At Movera, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all team members feel valued and respected. We believe that a diverse workforce brings unique perspectives and ideas that drive innovation and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups.
DBS and Financial Checks: Please note that as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and trustworthy workplace, all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory completion of DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks and financial background checks. These checks are conducted to ensure the safety of our employees and clients and to uphold the highest standards of integrity and compliance in our operations.
