Residential Conveyancing Solicitor (Part Time-FTC)

  • Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
  • Jun 21, 2025
Full time Legal

Job Description

Job Title: Legal Counsel - Residential Conveyancing (Part Time) Salary: Up to £52k (4 Days) Location: Central London Working Pattern: Hybrid (1-2 days in p/week) Hours: 21-28 hour working week (3 or 4 days) Sector: Financial Services
Douglas Scott is working with a leading financial services business to recruit a solicitor, legal executive, or licensed conveyancer into their team on a fixed-term 9-month contract.

Are you a dedicated and experienced professional looking for a rewarding role that offers both challenge and variety? This position provides an excellent chance to showcase your expertise while gaining invaluable experience in a supportive and professional environment. You'll need to be able to hit the ground running, as the role will have a caseload to take over and manage.

As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for the following, but not limited to:
  • Proven experience in residential conveyancing, with a solid understanding of the processes and requirements involved.
  • Managing a client caseload independently with confidence and maintaining a positive client experience, including timeframe expectations.
  • A meticulous approach to work, ensuring all documentation and processes are completed accurately. Post-completion requirements may be required, including SDLT and Land Registry.
  • Highly motivated and able to work independently, taking initiative to resolve issues and complete tasks without supervision. You'll be working directly with clients in a professional manner.
The ideal candidate will be/have:
  • Minimum of 3 years PQE if a property solicitor or legal executive and 5 years PQE if a licensed conveyancer, with experience dealing with HNW and UHNW individuals and high-value transactions.
  • Experience with residential leases, licenses, and tenancies.
  • Experience of all aspects of residential property transactions such as sales, purchases, and secured lending, for both freehold and leasehold properties.
  • Experience working with clients independently in other roles.