Property Lawyer

Are you an experienced Property Lawyer with a minimum of 1 years' fee-earning and case handling experience?

We are looking for a proactive and dedicated individual to join our growing team in Hastings.

Key Responsibilities of a Property Lawyer:

• Managing a caseload: Oversee a diverse range of residential conveyancing transactions from start to finish, including sale and purchase, leasehold, and freehold transactions.
• Client and third‑party communication: Handle client inquiries, provide advice, and liaise with third parties such as estate agents, mortgage brokers, and local authorities to ensure smooth progression of transactions.
• Document preparation: Draft legal documents including contracts, transfer deeds, completion statements, and Land Registry forms.
• Conduct searches and due diligence: Carry out necessary pre‑ and post‑completion searches, including Land Registry and HMRC filings, and ensure all information is accurate and timely.
• Maintain compliance: Ensure all transactions meet regulatory and compliance requirements, keeping files up to date and accurate at all stages.
• Completion and post‑completion: Manage completion processes, including the exchange of contracts, handling funds, and post‑completion submissions to the Land Registry.

Skills & Experience of a Property Lawyer:

• Minimum 1 years' fee‑earning experience in conveyancing or a similar property law setting.
• Strong legal knowledge: Sound understanding of residential property law, conveyancing procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication skills: Strong ability to engage with clients, third parties, and colleagues with professionalism and clarity.
• Attention to detail: Ability to manage a high volume of files while maintaining accuracy and consistency.
• Organisation and time management: The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Team player: Able to collaborate effectively with colleagues, but also confident working independently to deliver results.
• Technical proficiency: Experience with case management systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is preferred.

Benefits of a Property Lawyer:

• Competitive Salary with uncapped bonus potential – the opportunity to earn more based on your performance.
• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home.
• Career development: Continued professional development with the opportunity to gain further qualifications.
• Supportive environment: Work as part of a close‑knit team, with mentoring and support from senior colleagues.
• Employee benefits: Access to a Group Life Assurance Scheme, and other benefits as part of the Connells Group.

Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Connells Group we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t fit perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities.