Senior Lawyer

Senior Solicitor / Senior Licensed Conveyancer • Location: North London • Job Type: Full-time, Permanent • Hybrid Working: 2-3 days working from home We are seeking a Senior Solicitor or Senior Licensed Conveyancer to join our client's non-contentious property transactions team. This role involves assisting and supporting the business in handling a broad spectrum of non-contentious matters, primarily focusing on residential property transactions, commercial projects, and ad-hoc legal queries. The role requires excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions. Day-to-day of the role: • Manage a caseload of transactions from instruction through to completion, liaising with internal clients, stakeholders, leaseholders, solicitors, local authorities, and other third parties. • Draft and negotiate lease extensions, new leases, transfers, contracts for sale and purchase, portfolio contracts, easements, and various other deeds, licences, and agreements. • Handle complex land registry applications and unregistered titles. • Work on and structure business projects as required. • Deal with commercial contract matters and assist with drafting commercial agreements. • Deliver timely and concise commercial advice to the business of a consistently high standard. • Perform legal due diligence on matters such as interpretation of leases, deeds, and other property title documents. • Conduct legal research and assist with the creation and maintenance of legal precedents. • Provide support to the Head of Legal Transactions and the Litigation Team as necessary. • Work with the Director of Legal, senior management team, internal and external stakeholders on matters affecting the wider business, ESG, and various non-standard commercial initiatives. • Supervise junior members of the team and support the team with queries on their workload. • Stay updated with professional ethics, legislative changes, and other regulatory rules. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Up to 15 years PQE in residential conveyancing and non-contentious property work. • Significant experience in conveyancing and non-contentious property work. • Experience in enfranchisement and wayleaves is preferred. • Experience in commercial/business contracts is preferred. • Knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022, construction, and remediation projects is desirable. • High degree of integrity and reliability. • Good understanding of conveyancing procedures and relevant property law. • Ability to draft various legal documents and understand their implications. • Ability to work meticulously and accurately within a professional code of conduct. • Good organisational skills, ability to meet deadlines, advise, and negotiate effectively. • Ability to prioritise workload and multitask in a high-volume environment. • Proficient use of Microsoft Office Packages such as Word and Excel. • Ability to work productively in both large and small teams, often in a cross-disciplinary environment. Benefits: • Competitive salary and benefits package. • Hybrid working flexibility. • Opportunities for professional development and training. • Supportive team environment. To apply for the Senior Solicitor / Senior Licensed Conveyancer position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.