Residential Lawyer or Licensed Conveyancer (3 – 7 years PQE)

Residential Property, Winchester

Paris Smith LLP is one of the South’s leading law firms with a clear strategy and vision for the future. We are committed to ensuring that clients have a positive experience with the Firm, and to inspire our people to reach their full potential aligned to our values. We are based in offices in Southampton, Winchester and Bournemouth with 40 partners and employing 173 members of staff.

The Role

Paris Smith LLP is one of the South’s leading law firms with both a clear strategy and vision for the future. We are looking for a 3 – 7 years PQE Residential Property Lawyer or Licenced Conveyancer to join the Property department. Recognised as an “outstanding property team” and a leader in the South of England, our property lawyers have a well-earned reputation for providing sound and pragmatic legal advice across all property matters.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Sales and Purchases

• HTB and other Equity Mortgages, HTB ISAs and Lifetime ISAs, HTB mortgage redemptions

• Leasehold properties, including shared ownership

• Right to Buy transactions

• Investment properties, including HMOs and purchases by corporate bodies

• Remortgages

• Transfers of Equity

• Dealing with unregistered land

• Dealing with restrictions

• Probate sales

The Candidate

The successful applicant would ideally possess the following attributes;

• 3 – 7 years PQE

• Experience of working under the CQS scheme and requirements for CQS accreditation

• Knowledge of SDLT essentials

• Knowledge of the Building Safety Act

• Excellent IT skills

• Commercial awareness

• Highest level of client care

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Ability to manage and prioritise a significant workload

• Ability to work well in a team

• Ability to establish good relationships both in firm and the local market

In return we offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive range of benefits and a first class working environment within a leading regional law practice.