LITIGATION SOLICITOR (DEBT RECOVERY AND CONSUMER CLAIMS INSTITUTIONAL CLIENTS) Our client is providing credit management, contract claims and dispute resolution services to UK and international businesses. They are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. The wider Group operates to established governance, data protection and information security standards, including ISO-accredited frameworks. Role overview The firm seeks a Litigation Solicitor (NQ 10 PQE) to manage and develop a caseload of debt recovery and consumer claims for regulated institutional clients. The solicitor's experience would reflect on the level of salary offered. Key responsibilities Managing a caseload of defended and undefended debt recovery and consumer claims from pre-action through to enforcement. Acting for regulated institutional clients, understanding their regulatory, reputational and commercial priorities, and tailoring strategy accordingly. Drafting pre-action correspondence, letters of claim, claim forms, particulars of claim, defences, replies, applications (including set-aside and relief from sanctions where relevant), witness statements and consent orders. Conducting or overseeing compliance with relevant pre-action protocols, negotiation and settlement (including structured repayment arrangements) and ADR where appropriate. Handling small claims and fast track matters (and selected multi-track cases where appropriate), including directions, disclosure, witness evidence and trial preparation. Supervising and quality-controlling the work of two paralegals, including task allocation, training on CPR basics, drafting standards and time-recording discipline, and undertaking regular file reviews. Ensuring accurate and timely time-recording and effective use of case management systems, contributing to MI and reporting for institutional clients. Working closely with Directors and Heads of Department on refinement of processes, precedents and workflows for institutional portfolios, and contributing to operational improvements. Ensuring strict compliance with SRA Principles, AML and data protection requirements in a high-volume, data-rich practice. Contributing to client care and business development, including attending client review meetings, assisting with tenders and panel reviews, and supporting new initiatives as the firm grows. Where appropriate, instructing and liaising with counsel on more complex or high-value matters (including test cases), preparing clear instructions and bundles. Essential criteria Qualified solicitor in England and Wales (NQ 10 years PQE). High-calibre final seat experience in litigation or debt recovery will be considered for NQs. Strong working knowledge of the CPR across small claims and fast track, with an appreciation of multi-track procedure, including experience of or exposure to strike out, default and summary judgment, relief from sanctions and enforcement. Demonstrable focus on procedural compliance, including reliable diary management, adherence to court orders and directions, and risk management around limitation and sanctions. Experience managing a litigation caseload (trainee experience acceptable for recently qualified individuals) with responsibility for progressing matters proactively under supervision. Experience of, or clear aptitude for, supervising and developing junior team members or support staff, including structured feedback and quality control. Experience or a clear desire to act for institutional or repeat-player clients, and an understanding of the need for consistency, reporting and MI. Strong drafting skills (correspondence, pleadings, applications and witness statements) and clear written communication. Commercially minded, able to advise on proportionality, settlement options and costs, with client care at the forefront of decision-making. Comfortable working in-office for most of the week and in close proximity with Directors and Heads of Department for supervision and training. High standards of professional ethics, confidentiality and regulatory compliance (SRA, AML, data protection). Pre-qualification experience will be considered where relevant. Desirable criteria Evidence of having run applications from drafting to advocacy (e.g. set-asides, relief from sanctions, summary judgment) in the County Court. Experience with higher volume debt recovery litigation, including portfolio management and structured settlement negotiation for regulated clients. Confidence with routine advocacy (e.g. small claims trials, directions hearings, set-aside and possession-related applications) and clarity about when to brief counsel. Appetite to contribute to process and system improvements, including precedent development, standardisation of time entries, and enhancement of case management and reporting for institutional clients. Remuneration and progression Competitive, market-aligned salary, dependent on experience. Competitive performance-related bonus structure. Clear career progression opportunities within a growing firm, with scope to develop into a senior, team lead or specialist institutional client role as the practice and new offices expand.
May 12, 2026
Full time
LITIGATION SOLICITOR (DEBT RECOVERY AND CONSUMER CLAIMS INSTITUTIONAL CLIENTS) Our client is providing credit management, contract claims and dispute resolution services to UK and international businesses. They are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. The wider Group operates to established governance, data protection and information security standards, including ISO-accredited frameworks. Role overview The firm seeks a Litigation Solicitor (NQ 10 PQE) to manage and develop a caseload of debt recovery and consumer claims for regulated institutional clients. The solicitor's experience would reflect on the level of salary offered. Key responsibilities Managing a caseload of defended and undefended debt recovery and consumer claims from pre-action through to enforcement. Acting for regulated institutional clients, understanding their regulatory, reputational and commercial priorities, and tailoring strategy accordingly. Drafting pre-action correspondence, letters of claim, claim forms, particulars of claim, defences, replies, applications (including set-aside and relief from sanctions where relevant), witness statements and consent orders. Conducting or overseeing compliance with relevant pre-action protocols, negotiation and settlement (including structured repayment arrangements) and ADR where appropriate. Handling small claims and fast track matters (and selected multi-track cases where appropriate), including directions, disclosure, witness evidence and trial preparation. Supervising and quality-controlling the work of two paralegals, including task allocation, training on CPR basics, drafting standards and time-recording discipline, and undertaking regular file reviews. Ensuring accurate and timely time-recording and effective use of case management systems, contributing to MI and reporting for institutional clients. Working closely with Directors and Heads of Department on refinement of processes, precedents and workflows for institutional portfolios, and contributing to operational improvements. Ensuring strict compliance with SRA Principles, AML and data protection requirements in a high-volume, data-rich practice. Contributing to client care and business development, including attending client review meetings, assisting with tenders and panel reviews, and supporting new initiatives as the firm grows. Where appropriate, instructing and liaising with counsel on more complex or high-value matters (including test cases), preparing clear instructions and bundles. Essential criteria Qualified solicitor in England and Wales (NQ 10 years PQE). High-calibre final seat experience in litigation or debt recovery will be considered for NQs. Strong working knowledge of the CPR across small claims and fast track, with an appreciation of multi-track procedure, including experience of or exposure to strike out, default and summary judgment, relief from sanctions and enforcement. Demonstrable focus on procedural compliance, including reliable diary management, adherence to court orders and directions, and risk management around limitation and sanctions. Experience managing a litigation caseload (trainee experience acceptable for recently qualified individuals) with responsibility for progressing matters proactively under supervision. Experience of, or clear aptitude for, supervising and developing junior team members or support staff, including structured feedback and quality control. Experience or a clear desire to act for institutional or repeat-player clients, and an understanding of the need for consistency, reporting and MI. Strong drafting skills (correspondence, pleadings, applications and witness statements) and clear written communication. Commercially minded, able to advise on proportionality, settlement options and costs, with client care at the forefront of decision-making. Comfortable working in-office for most of the week and in close proximity with Directors and Heads of Department for supervision and training. High standards of professional ethics, confidentiality and regulatory compliance (SRA, AML, data protection). Pre-qualification experience will be considered where relevant. Desirable criteria Evidence of having run applications from drafting to advocacy (e.g. set-asides, relief from sanctions, summary judgment) in the County Court. Experience with higher volume debt recovery litigation, including portfolio management and structured settlement negotiation for regulated clients. Confidence with routine advocacy (e.g. small claims trials, directions hearings, set-aside and possession-related applications) and clarity about when to brief counsel. Appetite to contribute to process and system improvements, including precedent development, standardisation of time entries, and enhancement of case management and reporting for institutional clients. Remuneration and progression Competitive, market-aligned salary, dependent on experience. Competitive performance-related bonus structure. Clear career progression opportunities within a growing firm, with scope to develop into a senior, team lead or specialist institutional client role as the practice and new offices expand.
Role: Gilroy Steel Solicitors have 3 offices in Brackley, Buckingham and Northampton. We specialise in Conveyancing (residential), Equity Release, Family Law (including Divorce), Wills and Probate. Salary: Dependent upon experience For our Buckingham Office we are seeking: Residential Solicitor/CILEX/Licensed Conveyancer with at least 2 years' experience; Support the Buckingham office primarily and Brackley office on occasion; Capable, strong candidate willing to commit sustained effort for longer term rewards. Responsibilities: Be an ambassador for the company, always maintaining the highest levels of professionalism and integrity; As applicable: maintain a full clean practicing certificate and be competent in all areas of residential conveyancing; Deliver the business objectives as set from time to time; Deliver the end-to-end conveyancing process within given time frames; Assist with other matters as required. A summary of our expectations are as follows: research information and communicate with clients and others in person, and by other means e.g. email; use a computerised case management system, as conveyancing tasks are increasingly being completed online; take instructions from clients; seek to protect clients' interests at all times, while taking precautions against potential fraud and money laundering; send terms of engagement and estimates of fees and disbursements; obtain or check Land Registry documents or title deeds (if the land is unregistered); draft and/or check sales/purchase contracts (title checking) and agree terms with the conveyancer acting for the other party to the transaction; collate and send or check supporting legal and financial documents; deal with all financial aspects of a transaction; exchange contracts and complete the transaction; if the property is leasehold, obtain the landlord's agreement to the sale or the change of mortgage and deal with apportionments of rent and service charges as well as being able to calculate apportionments upon completion; Any other work which are within your capabilities. Specific tasks for purchase transactions include: carrying out and checking pre-contract searches and title documents by checking whether the property is affected by local authority proposals, leases, easements or covenants, mortgages, land tax, susceptibility to flooding or subsidence, or liability for unsound building structures and repairs; raise enquiries on title (freehold/leasehold, registered/unregistered, newbuilds and shared ownership properties); receive and check mortgage instructions from lenders and undertake specific tasks required; prepare transfer and mortgage deeds; reporting to clients; assist head of office in supporting junior members of staff; receive mortgage funds; pay stamp taxes (SDLT) and deal with the registration of client and lender with the Land Registry; Assist with registering the property Qualifications - Practising Certificate Required - Communication skills - Proficiency in IT - Strong time management skills - Excellent organisational skills Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Additional pay: Bonus scheme Performance bonus Benefits: Additional leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Sick pay Schedule: Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: Buckingham, Buckinghamshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Application question(s): Will you commute to Buckingham for this Job? Experience: PQE: 2 years (required) Licence/Certification: Practising Certificate (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person
Oct 05, 2025
Full time
Role: Gilroy Steel Solicitors have 3 offices in Brackley, Buckingham and Northampton. We specialise in Conveyancing (residential), Equity Release, Family Law (including Divorce), Wills and Probate. Salary: Dependent upon experience For our Buckingham Office we are seeking: Residential Solicitor/CILEX/Licensed Conveyancer with at least 2 years' experience; Support the Buckingham office primarily and Brackley office on occasion; Capable, strong candidate willing to commit sustained effort for longer term rewards. Responsibilities: Be an ambassador for the company, always maintaining the highest levels of professionalism and integrity; As applicable: maintain a full clean practicing certificate and be competent in all areas of residential conveyancing; Deliver the business objectives as set from time to time; Deliver the end-to-end conveyancing process within given time frames; Assist with other matters as required. A summary of our expectations are as follows: research information and communicate with clients and others in person, and by other means e.g. email; use a computerised case management system, as conveyancing tasks are increasingly being completed online; take instructions from clients; seek to protect clients' interests at all times, while taking precautions against potential fraud and money laundering; send terms of engagement and estimates of fees and disbursements; obtain or check Land Registry documents or title deeds (if the land is unregistered); draft and/or check sales/purchase contracts (title checking) and agree terms with the conveyancer acting for the other party to the transaction; collate and send or check supporting legal and financial documents; deal with all financial aspects of a transaction; exchange contracts and complete the transaction; if the property is leasehold, obtain the landlord's agreement to the sale or the change of mortgage and deal with apportionments of rent and service charges as well as being able to calculate apportionments upon completion; Any other work which are within your capabilities. Specific tasks for purchase transactions include: carrying out and checking pre-contract searches and title documents by checking whether the property is affected by local authority proposals, leases, easements or covenants, mortgages, land tax, susceptibility to flooding or subsidence, or liability for unsound building structures and repairs; raise enquiries on title (freehold/leasehold, registered/unregistered, newbuilds and shared ownership properties); receive and check mortgage instructions from lenders and undertake specific tasks required; prepare transfer and mortgage deeds; reporting to clients; assist head of office in supporting junior members of staff; receive mortgage funds; pay stamp taxes (SDLT) and deal with the registration of client and lender with the Land Registry; Assist with registering the property Qualifications - Practising Certificate Required - Communication skills - Proficiency in IT - Strong time management skills - Excellent organisational skills Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Additional pay: Bonus scheme Performance bonus Benefits: Additional leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Sick pay Schedule: Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: Buckingham, Buckinghamshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Application question(s): Will you commute to Buckingham for this Job? Experience: PQE: 2 years (required) Licence/Certification: Practising Certificate (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person
Role: Gilroy Steel Solicitors have 3 offices in Brackley, Buckingham and Northampton. We specialise in Conveyancing (residential), Equity Release, Family Law (including Divorce), Wills and Probate. Salary: Dependent upon experience For our Buckingham Office we are seeking: Residential Solicitor/CILEX/Licensed Conveyancer with at least 2 years' experience; Support the Buckingham office primarily and Brackley office on occasion; Capable, strong candidate willing to commit sustained effort for longer term rewards. Responsibilities: Be an ambassador for the company, always maintaining the highest levels of professionalism and integrity; As applicable: maintain a full clean practicing certificate and be competent in all areas of residential conveyancing; Deliver the business objectives as set from time to time; Deliver the end-to-end conveyancing process within given time frames; Assist with other matters as required. A summary of our expectations are as follows: research information and communicate with clients and others in person, and by other means e.g. email; use a computerised case management system, as conveyancing tasks are increasingly being completed online; take instructions from clients; seek to protect clients' interests at all times, while taking precautions against potential fraud and money laundering; send terms of engagement and estimates of fees and disbursements; obtain or check Land Registry documents or title deeds (if the land is unregistered); draft and/or check sales/purchase contracts (title checking) and agree terms with the conveyancer acting for the other party to the transaction; collate and send or check supporting legal and financial documents; deal with all financial aspects of a transaction; exchange contracts and complete the transaction; if the property is leasehold, obtain the landlord's agreement to the sale or the change of mortgage and deal with apportionments of rent and service charges as well as being able to calculate apportionments upon completion; Any other work which are within your capabilities. Specific tasks for purchase transactions include: carrying out and checking pre-contract searches and title documents by checking whether the property is affected by local authority proposals, leases, easements or covenants, mortgages, land tax, susceptibility to flooding or subsidence, or liability for unsound building structures and repairs; raise enquiries on title (freehold/leasehold, registered/unregistered, newbuilds and shared ownership properties); receive and check mortgage instructions from lenders and undertake specific tasks required; prepare transfer and mortgage deeds; reporting to clients; assist head of office in supporting junior members of staff; receive mortgage funds; pay stamp taxes (SDLT) and deal with the registration of client and lender with the Land Registry; Assist with registering the property Qualifications - Practising Certificate Required - Communication skills - Proficiency in IT - Strong time management skills - Excellent organisational skills Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Additional pay: Bonus scheme Performance bonus Benefits: Additional leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Sick pay Schedule: Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: Buckingham, Buckinghamshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Application question(s): Will you commute to Buckingham for this Job? Experience: PQE: 2 years (required) Licence/Certification: Practising Certificate (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
Role: Gilroy Steel Solicitors have 3 offices in Brackley, Buckingham and Northampton. We specialise in Conveyancing (residential), Equity Release, Family Law (including Divorce), Wills and Probate. Salary: Dependent upon experience For our Buckingham Office we are seeking: Residential Solicitor/CILEX/Licensed Conveyancer with at least 2 years' experience; Support the Buckingham office primarily and Brackley office on occasion; Capable, strong candidate willing to commit sustained effort for longer term rewards. Responsibilities: Be an ambassador for the company, always maintaining the highest levels of professionalism and integrity; As applicable: maintain a full clean practicing certificate and be competent in all areas of residential conveyancing; Deliver the business objectives as set from time to time; Deliver the end-to-end conveyancing process within given time frames; Assist with other matters as required. A summary of our expectations are as follows: research information and communicate with clients and others in person, and by other means e.g. email; use a computerised case management system, as conveyancing tasks are increasingly being completed online; take instructions from clients; seek to protect clients' interests at all times, while taking precautions against potential fraud and money laundering; send terms of engagement and estimates of fees and disbursements; obtain or check Land Registry documents or title deeds (if the land is unregistered); draft and/or check sales/purchase contracts (title checking) and agree terms with the conveyancer acting for the other party to the transaction; collate and send or check supporting legal and financial documents; deal with all financial aspects of a transaction; exchange contracts and complete the transaction; if the property is leasehold, obtain the landlord's agreement to the sale or the change of mortgage and deal with apportionments of rent and service charges as well as being able to calculate apportionments upon completion; Any other work which are within your capabilities. Specific tasks for purchase transactions include: carrying out and checking pre-contract searches and title documents by checking whether the property is affected by local authority proposals, leases, easements or covenants, mortgages, land tax, susceptibility to flooding or subsidence, or liability for unsound building structures and repairs; raise enquiries on title (freehold/leasehold, registered/unregistered, newbuilds and shared ownership properties); receive and check mortgage instructions from lenders and undertake specific tasks required; prepare transfer and mortgage deeds; reporting to clients; assist head of office in supporting junior members of staff; receive mortgage funds; pay stamp taxes (SDLT) and deal with the registration of client and lender with the Land Registry; Assist with registering the property Qualifications - Practising Certificate Required - Communication skills - Proficiency in IT - Strong time management skills - Excellent organisational skills Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Additional pay: Bonus scheme Performance bonus Benefits: Additional leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Sick pay Schedule: Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: Buckingham, Buckinghamshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Application question(s): Will you commute to Buckingham for this Job? Experience: PQE: 2 years (required) Licence/Certification: Practising Certificate (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person
Role: Gilroy Steel Solicitors have 3 offices in Brackley, Buckingham and Northampton. We specialise in Conveyancing (residential), Equity Release, Family Law (including Divorce), Wills and Probate. Salary: Dependent upon experience For our Buckingham Office we are seeking: Residential Solicitor/CILEX/Licensed Conveyancer with at least 2 years' experience; Support the Buckingham office primarily and Brackley office on occasion; Capable, strong candidate willing to commit sustained effort for longer term rewards. Responsibilities: Be an ambassador for the company, always maintaining the highest levels of professionalism and integrity; As applicable: maintain a full clean practicing certificate and be competent in all areas of residential conveyancing; Deliver the business objectives as set from time to time; Deliver the end-to-end conveyancing process within given time frames; Assist with other matters as required. A summary of our expectations are as follows: research information and communicate with clients and others in person, and by other means e.g. email; use a computerised case management system, as conveyancing tasks are increasingly being completed online; take instructions from clients; seek to protect clients' interests at all times, while taking precautions against potential fraud and money laundering; send terms of engagement and estimates of fees and disbursements; obtain or check Land Registry documents or title deeds (if the land is unregistered); draft and/or check sales/purchase contracts (title checking) and agree terms with the conveyancer acting for the other party to the transaction; collate and send or check supporting legal and financial documents; deal with all financial aspects of a transaction; exchange contracts and complete the transaction; if the property is leasehold, obtain the landlord's agreement to the sale or the change of mortgage and deal with apportionments of rent and service charges as well as being able to calculate apportionments upon completion; Any other work which are within your capabilities. Specific tasks for purchase transactions include: carrying out and checking pre-contract searches and title documents by checking whether the property is affected by local authority proposals, leases, easements or covenants, mortgages, land tax, susceptibility to flooding or subsidence, or liability for unsound building structures and repairs; raise enquiries on title (freehold/leasehold, registered/unregistered, newbuilds and shared ownership properties); receive and check mortgage instructions from lenders and undertake specific tasks required; prepare transfer and mortgage deeds; reporting to clients; assist head of office in supporting junior members of staff; receive mortgage funds; pay stamp taxes (SDLT) and deal with the registration of client and lender with the Land Registry; Assist with registering the property Qualifications - Practising Certificate Required - Communication skills - Proficiency in IT - Strong time management skills - Excellent organisational skills Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Additional pay: Bonus scheme Performance bonus Benefits: Additional leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Sick pay Schedule: Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: Buckingham, Buckinghamshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Application question(s): Will you commute to Buckingham for this Job? Experience: PQE: 2 years (required) Licence/Certification: Practising Certificate (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
Role: Gilroy Steel Solicitors have 3 offices in Brackley, Buckingham and Northampton. We specialise in Conveyancing (residential), Equity Release, Family Law (including Divorce), Wills and Probate. Salary: Dependent upon experience For our Buckingham Office we are seeking: Residential Solicitor/CILEX/Licensed Conveyancer with at least 2 years' experience; Support the Buckingham office primarily and Brackley office on occasion; Capable, strong candidate willing to commit sustained effort for longer term rewards. Responsibilities: Be an ambassador for the company, always maintaining the highest levels of professionalism and integrity; As applicable: maintain a full clean practicing certificate and be competent in all areas of residential conveyancing; Deliver the business objectives as set from time to time; Deliver the end-to-end conveyancing process within given time frames; Assist with other matters as required. A summary of our expectations are as follows: research information and communicate with clients and others in person, and by other means e.g. email; use a computerised case management system, as conveyancing tasks are increasingly being completed online; take instructions from clients; seek to protect clients' interests at all times, while taking precautions against potential fraud and money laundering; send terms of engagement and estimates of fees and disbursements; obtain or check Land Registry documents or title deeds (if the land is unregistered); draft and/or check sales/purchase contracts (title checking) and agree terms with the conveyancer acting for the other party to the transaction; collate and send or check supporting legal and financial documents; deal with all financial aspects of a transaction; exchange contracts and complete the transaction; if the property is leasehold, obtain the landlord's agreement to the sale or the change of mortgage and deal with apportionments of rent and service charges as well as being able to calculate apportionments upon completion; Any other work which are within your capabilities. Specific tasks for purchase transactions include: carrying out and checking pre-contract searches and title documents by checking whether the property is affected by local authority proposals, leases, easements or covenants, mortgages, land tax, susceptibility to flooding or subsidence, or liability for unsound building structures and repairs; raise enquiries on title (freehold/leasehold, registered/unregistered, newbuilds and shared ownership properties); receive and check mortgage instructions from lenders and undertake specific tasks required; prepare transfer and mortgage deeds; reporting to clients; assist head of office in supporting junior members of staff; receive mortgage funds; pay stamp taxes (SDLT) and deal with the registration of client and lender with the Land Registry; Assist with registering the property Qualifications - Practising Certificate Required - Communication skills - Proficiency in IT - Strong time management skills - Excellent organisational skills Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Additional pay: Bonus scheme Performance bonus Benefits: Additional leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Sick pay Schedule: Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: Buckingham, Buckinghamshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Application question(s): Will you commute to Buckingham for this Job? Experience: PQE: 2 years (required) Licence/Certification: Practising Certificate (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person
Role: Gilroy Steel Solicitors have 3 offices in Brackley, Buckingham and Northampton. We specialise in Conveyancing (residential), Equity Release, Family Law (including Divorce), Wills and Probate. Salary: Dependent upon experience For our Buckingham Office we are seeking: Residential Solicitor/CILEX/Licensed Conveyancer with at least 2 years' experience; Support the Buckingham office primarily and Brackley office on occasion; Capable, strong candidate willing to commit sustained effort for longer term rewards. Responsibilities: Be an ambassador for the company, always maintaining the highest levels of professionalism and integrity; As applicable: maintain a full clean practicing certificate and be competent in all areas of residential conveyancing; Deliver the business objectives as set from time to time; Deliver the end-to-end conveyancing process within given time frames; Assist with other matters as required. A summary of our expectations are as follows: research information and communicate with clients and others in person, and by other means e.g. email; use a computerised case management system, as conveyancing tasks are increasingly being completed online; take instructions from clients; seek to protect clients' interests at all times, while taking precautions against potential fraud and money laundering; send terms of engagement and estimates of fees and disbursements; obtain or check Land Registry documents or title deeds (if the land is unregistered); draft and/or check sales/purchase contracts (title checking) and agree terms with the conveyancer acting for the other party to the transaction; collate and send or check supporting legal and financial documents; deal with all financial aspects of a transaction; exchange contracts and complete the transaction; if the property is leasehold, obtain the landlord's agreement to the sale or the change of mortgage and deal with apportionments of rent and service charges as well as being able to calculate apportionments upon completion; Any other work which are within your capabilities. Specific tasks for purchase transactions include: carrying out and checking pre-contract searches and title documents by checking whether the property is affected by local authority proposals, leases, easements or covenants, mortgages, land tax, susceptibility to flooding or subsidence, or liability for unsound building structures and repairs; raise enquiries on title (freehold/leasehold, registered/unregistered, newbuilds and shared ownership properties); receive and check mortgage instructions from lenders and undertake specific tasks required; prepare transfer and mortgage deeds; reporting to clients; assist head of office in supporting junior members of staff; receive mortgage funds; pay stamp taxes (SDLT) and deal with the registration of client and lender with the Land Registry; Assist with registering the property Qualifications - Practising Certificate Required - Communication skills - Proficiency in IT - Strong time management skills - Excellent organisational skills Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Additional pay: Bonus scheme Performance bonus Benefits: Additional leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Sick pay Schedule: Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: Buckingham, Buckinghamshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Application question(s): Will you commute to Buckingham for this Job? Experience: PQE: 2 years (required) Licence/Certification: Practising Certificate (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person
Sep 27, 2025
Full time
Role: Gilroy Steel Solicitors have 3 offices in Brackley, Buckingham and Northampton. We specialise in Conveyancing (residential), Equity Release, Family Law (including Divorce), Wills and Probate. Salary: Dependent upon experience For our Buckingham Office we are seeking: Residential Solicitor/CILEX/Licensed Conveyancer with at least 2 years' experience; Support the Buckingham office primarily and Brackley office on occasion; Capable, strong candidate willing to commit sustained effort for longer term rewards. Responsibilities: Be an ambassador for the company, always maintaining the highest levels of professionalism and integrity; As applicable: maintain a full clean practicing certificate and be competent in all areas of residential conveyancing; Deliver the business objectives as set from time to time; Deliver the end-to-end conveyancing process within given time frames; Assist with other matters as required. A summary of our expectations are as follows: research information and communicate with clients and others in person, and by other means e.g. email; use a computerised case management system, as conveyancing tasks are increasingly being completed online; take instructions from clients; seek to protect clients' interests at all times, while taking precautions against potential fraud and money laundering; send terms of engagement and estimates of fees and disbursements; obtain or check Land Registry documents or title deeds (if the land is unregistered); draft and/or check sales/purchase contracts (title checking) and agree terms with the conveyancer acting for the other party to the transaction; collate and send or check supporting legal and financial documents; deal with all financial aspects of a transaction; exchange contracts and complete the transaction; if the property is leasehold, obtain the landlord's agreement to the sale or the change of mortgage and deal with apportionments of rent and service charges as well as being able to calculate apportionments upon completion; Any other work which are within your capabilities. Specific tasks for purchase transactions include: carrying out and checking pre-contract searches and title documents by checking whether the property is affected by local authority proposals, leases, easements or covenants, mortgages, land tax, susceptibility to flooding or subsidence, or liability for unsound building structures and repairs; raise enquiries on title (freehold/leasehold, registered/unregistered, newbuilds and shared ownership properties); receive and check mortgage instructions from lenders and undertake specific tasks required; prepare transfer and mortgage deeds; reporting to clients; assist head of office in supporting junior members of staff; receive mortgage funds; pay stamp taxes (SDLT) and deal with the registration of client and lender with the Land Registry; Assist with registering the property Qualifications - Practising Certificate Required - Communication skills - Proficiency in IT - Strong time management skills - Excellent organisational skills Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Additional pay: Bonus scheme Performance bonus Benefits: Additional leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Sick pay Schedule: Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: Buckingham, Buckinghamshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Application question(s): Will you commute to Buckingham for this Job? Experience: PQE: 2 years (required) Licence/Certification: Practising Certificate (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person
Are you a Property Solicitor (NQ+) or Legal Executive looking to join an established practice which offers home/remote working 2-3 days per week? Our client is an established commercial practice boasting a range of HNW clients including celebrities, entrepreneurs and clients in the technology sector. The successful individual will be joining a team or 3 lawyers and will be working closely alongside the departments Senior Solicitor handling an existing caseload of around 30-40 live matters which includes both Commercial Property and Residential Property matters. You will be dealing with Residential sales as well as Commercial Property sales/purchases (retail units, shops, offices etc.), business leases, under-leases, licenses to assign and deeds of variation and overage agreements. Any additional experience with asset/share sales/purchases, or IP/IT work would be an advantage. This role will be mainly office based for junior lawyers although some home/remote working (2-3 days) will be on offer for more experienced lawyers/solicitors at around the 3yr+ PQE. Individuals must be driven, be comfortable working with Case Management systems and have IT competency.
Sep 22, 2025
Full time
Are you a Property Solicitor (NQ+) or Legal Executive looking to join an established practice which offers home/remote working 2-3 days per week? Our client is an established commercial practice boasting a range of HNW clients including celebrities, entrepreneurs and clients in the technology sector. The successful individual will be joining a team or 3 lawyers and will be working closely alongside the departments Senior Solicitor handling an existing caseload of around 30-40 live matters which includes both Commercial Property and Residential Property matters. You will be dealing with Residential sales as well as Commercial Property sales/purchases (retail units, shops, offices etc.), business leases, under-leases, licenses to assign and deeds of variation and overage agreements. Any additional experience with asset/share sales/purchases, or IP/IT work would be an advantage. This role will be mainly office based for junior lawyers although some home/remote working (2-3 days) will be on offer for more experienced lawyers/solicitors at around the 3yr+ PQE. Individuals must be driven, be comfortable working with Case Management systems and have IT competency.
