My client is searching for a Senior Property Lawyer to join their offices in Mancheseter, Greater Manchester on a hybrid basis 

Key Tasks & Activity

Managing on a day to day basis a caseload within the Transactional Team which includes all aspects of the conveyancing transaction from instruction to completion, registration and closure of the file.
Daily tasks include:

• Ensuring due diligence in all areas of processing a residential property transaction
• Use the OMS to progress cases efficiently and to the timescales set
• Accountable for all other dealings with other lawyers and other legal aspects on all property transactions
• Assess risk on every transaction by using skills to make pragmatic decisions and to ensure appropriate legal advice is given
• Draft legal documents, to include:
• Standard Precedent Letters
• Contract packs
• Exchange letters
• Freehold AP1s
• Freeform letters
• Post Completion works to include:
• Preparing and sending applications to the Land Registry
• Stamp Duty Land Tax submissions
• File closures
• Checking account ledgers
• Make telephone calls when requested
• File ‘housekeeping’
• Apply for Searches
• Complete SDLT forms
• Logical management of key tasks
• Zetafax
• Problem Solving & Risk Assessment
• Communication
• Performance Reviews
• Reinforce Company Values and Culture
• Management Requests

Skills Required

• Relevant experience would be an advantage
• Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and Outlook is essential
• Excellent communication skills, well-spoken and personable; able to get on with diverse personalities
• Flexible attitude to working practices and demands
• Strong organisation, planning, problem-solving and multi-tasking skills
• Confident, resourceful and practical

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

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