Residential Property Lawyer - Qualified
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Company Overview
gunner cooke is a top 75 law firm recognised by over 80 industry awards. Launched in 2010, the firm has rapidly grown to over 500 lawyers across 14 global offices in the UK, US, Germany and Austria, covering emerging disciplines such as ESG, charity law, blockchain and competition.
Role
Due to continued success, gunner cooke’s Real Estate Lawyer is seeking a Residential Conveyancing fee‑earner to join their team in Manchester or London. The position is suitable for full‑time or part‑time candidates, with a minimum of 20 hours per week, and will operate on a hybrid working model. (For more experienced candidates, remote applications may be considered.)
Responsibilities
General administration and support
Drafting legal documents and correspondence
Making effective use of information and case management/filing systems (electronic or hard copy)
Managing file opening and the financial management of matters
Taking detailed instructions from clients and providing regular updates on progress
Interacting with clients directly, under supervision
Managing case timelines and key deadlines
Placing sale transactions acting for developers
Handling transfer of ownership
Carrying out Land Registry searches and liaising with the Land Registry
Managing the completion and post‑completion process, including Companies House and Land Registry applications
Monitoring emails and responding where necessary and applicable
Preparing lease reports and other document summaries
Scheduling title deeds and documents
Personal Specification
To be successful in the role you will be based in Manchester or London and have prior experience within property law. You should have strong experience using Microsoft Office, Adobe, DocuSign and be pro‑active, efficient, organised, keen to take the initiative and drive transactions forward.
Newly qualified / 1 PQE
Qualified solicitor, residential conveyancer or CiLEX qualified individual
Prior experience in real estate or residential conveyancing is essential
Excellent communicator, both written and oral
Accuracy and strong attention to detail
Ability to build strong rapport and establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels
Strong IT skills (specifically Outlook, Microsoft Excel/Word and data rooms)
Ability to plan work and prioritise tasks
Ability to take initiative with tasks
Apply
To apply, please submit your CV and covering letter to legalvacancies@gunnercooke.com.
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- Location:
- Manchester, England, United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- PartTime