IN-HOUSE RESIDENTIAL CONVEYANCING SOLICITOR (12M MAT COVER)

This is an excellent opportunity for a residential conveyancing solicitor to join a leading housing organisation on a 12-month FTC, managing a varied caseload of shared ownership, leasehold, resale and plot sales matters while providing legal support to key business stakeholders. The role also offers team leadership responsibility, overseeing paralegals and helping drive the successful delivery of residential development and affordable housing transactions

Client Details

Our client is a leading provider of affordable housing, delivering high-quality homes and supporting thriving communities across England. With a strong reputation for growth and innovation, the organisation is committed to making home ownership and affordable housing more accessible while maintaining the highest standards of customer service and governance.

Description

Managing a varied caseload of residential property matters, including:

• Shared ownership sales
• Resales
• Staircasing transactions
• Leasehold sales and purchases
• General residential conveyancing matters

Leading and supporting a team of paralegals, ensuring efficient case management and delivery

Advising internal stakeholders on residential property and conveyancing issues

Supporting residential developments, including legal set-up work and plot sales documentation

Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and Homes England guidance

Resolving complex property and conveyancing matters

Building strong relationships across the business and providing practical, commercially focused legal advice

Delivering legal updates, training and process improvements where required

Profile

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
• Minimum 3 years’ PQE in residential conveyancing and property law (flex)
• Strong experience handling residential property transactions from instruction through to completion
• Experience managing or supervising junior team members would be advantageous
• Excellent knowledge of leasehold transactions and residential conveyancing processes
• Shared ownership or affordable housing experience would be highly desirable
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to balance a varied workload in a fast-paced environment
• Commercially minded and solutions-focused approach to legal issues

Job Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working arrangement (3 days in the office, 2 from home)

Opportunity to lead a team and take ownership of a broad residential property workload

Exposure to a large and growing property portfolio

Collaborative and supportive working environment

Immediate impact role with strong stakeholder engagement across the busines

If you’re interested in this role, apply now.