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A leading legal recruitment firm in Greater London is seeking a Leasehold Enfranchisement Solicitor with 0-2 years' PQE. The firm is recognized in the Legal 500 and offers a collaborative culture with a focus on wellbeing and career progression. Responsibilities include handling lease extensions, supporting freehold management, and building a caseload in a specialized area of law. The position offers a competitive salary along with private health cover, pension scheme, and excellent training opportunities.

Senior Paralegal - Lease Extensions (Private Matters) Location: Remote for the right candidate Role Purpose This is a senior paralegal role for an experienced case handler with strong procedural and practical experience in leasehold property matters, informal lease extensions and post-completion registration. The post-holder will manage a caseload of private lease extension files under the supervision of a solicitor, with responsibility for file progression, client communication, procedural conduct, drafting from precedent, third-party liaison and matter management. The post-holder will not provide unsupervised legal advice or conduct reserved legal activities outside delegated authority. All legal advice, legal strategy, legal sign-off and supervision of legal risk remain with the supervising solicitor. Role Objective To manage a supervised caseload of private lease extension matters efficiently, accurately and proactively, ensuring: matters progress efficiently from instruction to completion, clients receive high-quality service and clear communication, deadlines and third-party dependencies are managed effectively, risks are identified and escalated appropriately, files remain compliant, commercially managed and procedurally sound, matters complete efficiently and register correctly. Key Responsibilities Caseload Management Manage a personal caseload of private (informal) lease extension matters under solicitor supervision. Progress matters from file opening through to completion and registration. Maintain accurate case records, task progression, notes and correspondence. Ensure all key dates, milestones and chases are diarised and actioned. Maintain orderly and compliant files in accordance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements. Prioritise and manage workflow to ensure efficient file progression and client service. Private Lease Extension Conduct Progress private lease extension matters from instruction through to completion. Obtain title documents, lease documentation and relevant property papers. Review and extract key lease and title information. Prepare file summaries and identify key issues for solicitor review. Draft and issue initial correspondence to landlords / agents. Request, chase and log informal lease extension terms. Track and record negotiations and responses. Prepare matter summaries and heads of terms for solicitor review. Identify and escalate adverse or commercially unattractive lease terms. Support progression to agreed terms and documentation. Drafting & Documentation Draft routine correspondence, reports and procedural documents from approved precedents. Prepare letters to landlords, agents and third parties. Prepare file notes, summaries and matter updates. Draft lease extension documentation from approved precedent for review. Prepare completion packs, engrossments and execution packs. Prepare post-completion documentation and Land Registry applications. Completion & Post-Completion Prepare completion statements and completion packs. Coordinate execution and completion logistics. Support completion under solicitor supervision. Prepare AP1 applications and post-completion registration documents. Lodge and monitor Land Registry applications. Deal with routine post-completion matters and routine requisitions under supervision. Escalate legal or substantive requisitions to supervising solicitor. Risk, Escalation & Supervision Identify legal, procedural, title, timing and commercial risks. Escalate all legal advice points, legal drafting points and legal risk promptly. Escalate adverse informal terms, title defects, lender issues and unusual landlord structures. Work strictly within delegated authority and supervision protocols. Ensure all legal advice and legal sign-off are referred to the supervising solicitor. Maintain awareness of role boundaries and escalation obligations. Team Support & Mentoring Support junior paralegals / trainees with procedural workflow and file administration. Assist with file process training and workflow guidance. Share best practice in file management, drafting and post-completion. Support team process consistency and quality standards. Person Specification Essential Minimum 3+ years' experience in residential property, leasehold property or lease extension work Strong experience managing property files and procedural transactions Experience handling private / informal lease extension matters Strong understanding of leasehold titles and lease documentation Experience drafting from precedent and managing completion processes Strong Land Registry / post-completion experience Excellent file management and diary discipline Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Strong written and verbal communication skills Commercially aware and client-focused Able to work independently within supervision boundaries Strong escalation judgment Desirable Experience in leasehold enfranchisement / statutory lease extensions Experience with Proclaim case management Experience supervising junior paralegals LPC / SQE / CILEX study or equivalent Experience liaising with valuers / landlords / managing agents in leasehold transactions Please contact Samuel Higgins at Simpson Judge for further information phone number removed) / )

Residential Property Solicitor Worthing, West Sussex Full-Time Office-Based Established practice • Quality residential work • Long-term opportunity An established and well-regarded law firm in Worthing, West Sussex is seeking an experienced Residential Property Solicitor to join its growing property team. Known for its personal approach, traditional values and high standard of client care , the firm acts for private individuals and businesses both nationally and internationally. This is an excellent opportunity for a conveyancer looking to build a long-term role within a supportive and professional environment. The Role You will manage your own residential conveyancing caseload from quotation through to completion , handling a broad range of property matters, including: Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases New build transactions Shared ownership sales and purchases Right to Buy Transfers of Equity Grant of new leases Part-exchange properties Mortgages and re-mortgages Lease extensions and enfranchisement Declarations of Trust Providing occasional cover for other conveyancers when required You will play an active role within the team and contribute to the continued growth and success of the residential property department. About You To be successful in this role, you will ideally: Be a qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 3 years' fee-earning experience in residential property Be confident managing a full conveyancing caseload independently Be proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) Have experience using a case management system Possess excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills Be able to build and maintain strong client and referrer relationships Integrate well into an established team and adopt a hands-on, flexible approach Be keen to assist in the growth of the department and wider business What's On Offer? A stable, long-term role within an established Worthing law firm High-quality residential property work Supportive and collaborative working environment The opportunity to grow your client base and progress within the firm Suitable for Residential Property Solicitors based in or around: Worthing, Littlehampton, Shoreham-by-Sea, Lancing, Angmering, Steyning and surrounding West Sussex locations. How to Apply: Online: Apply with your updated CV via the provided link Contact: For immediate consideration, contact Robert Rowland at G2 Legal We look forward to hearing from you.

Location - Southam Salary £35,000 to £45,000 + bonus - negotiable, dependant on experience and qualifications About the Firm Established for over 200 years, this Legal 500-recognised, multi-service law firm, operates out of several offices throughout Coventry and Warwickshire. They have an enviable loyal client following and a great staff retention record, for good reason! They care about and look after their clients and their staff as a top priority. The firm are committed to training and development of all employees, as well as ensuring everyone has a great work/life balance. They also offer an inclusive, social workplace with regular events to suit all tastes, achieving a real sense of community. The team are led by an experienced solicitor with over 20 years' hands-on experience, dealing with freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, adverse possession claims, collective enfranchisement claims, lease extensions, and re-mortgages. What you'll be doing? Working as key member of a busy Residential Conveyancing team Running your own caseload of residential conveyancing matters from start to finish including sales and purchases of freehold and leasehold properties, Buy to Let investment properties, transfers of equity, equity release, new build and remortgage transactions. Liaising with clients, solicitors, lenders and other third party professionals Use of a legal case management system Who we're looking for: Suitable candidates will have: Around 2 years or more residential conveyancing fee earning experience Excellent client care skills A sound understanding of the conveyancing process from start to finish What's on offer: This is a full-time permanent job, working 36 hours per week Monday to Friday. One day per week homeworking will be accommodated following an initial training/settling in period. Attractive benefits package includes 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays Your birthday off from your second year of employment Free parking Company pension scheme Company sick pay Death in service benefits 3 x annual salary Private health insurance Enhanced company sick pay scheme Bonus (10% of revenue achieved over target) Discounted legal fees on conveyancing and wills Ongoing training and development Excellent career prospects Home working one day per week Complimentary beverages are provided Social events Christmas/Summer party, bowling evenings etc Note : Salary is given as a guideline, in line with market rate and will be wholly dependent on experience and qualifications. The information given above is correct to the best of our knowledge For more information, please contact Tracey at Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment About Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment is a family-run, boutique recruitment agency specialising in legal professional and legal support jobs throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham and the Midlands. We offer a tailored service, to find the right role and the right cultural fit for our candidates, and rest assured we will never forward your CV to any firm without first gaining your consent. About Your Consultant Tracey is the Owner and Managing Director of Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment, where her focus is on offering a prestigious, consultative, open, and honest service the way she believes recruitment should be! Tracey s passion for recruitment in the legal sector goes back over thirty years, and today it s stronger than ever. Tracey prides herself on her personalised approach to recruiting and will be on hand to guide you through every stage of the process from initial application through to job offer. You know your career is in great hands with Tracey s experience and expertise. Know anyone who might be interested ? We offer generous bonuses up to £500 for successful referrals. Conditions apply - contact us or view our website for details.

Job Title: Residential Conveyancing Senior Associate Location: London / Hybrid Salary: Up to £90,000 depending on experience PQE: 7+ Our client, a top boutique London law firm, are looking for a residential property solicitor (circa 7 years' PQE) to join an established property team dealing with both UK and international clients. You will be dealing with high end freehold and leasehold sales and purchases; leasehold enfranchisement; property refinancing and secured lending; remortgages; new builds; and preparing transfers and new leases. Key Requirements: 7+ years' PQE with strong experience in residential property Exceptional communication and client skills Strong technical knowledge Confident in ability to manage own caseload efficiently Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced team The highly successful property team is renowned for their work in residential conveyancing and have an enviable client base with excellent quality of work on offer to the successful solicitor. This is a fantastic opportunity for a solicitor to build on their current experience within a firm with a strong reputation for residential property work. The team primarily looks after a client base of HNW and UHNWIs and so experience with high end properties would be beneficial. The PQE on offer is a guide only. If you feel you have the relevant experience for the position, please do submit your CV. McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.

Are you a Solicitor with NQ-2 years' PQE looking to join a Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked firm offering a competitive salary, private health cover with Bupa, pension, health cash plan, life assurance, flexible and hybrid working, excellent training and career progression, performance-related bonus, and more? This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team specialising in a niche and highly regarded area of residential property law. About the Firm Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked multi-office law firm Strong reputation for high-quality property and private client work Supportive, ambitious and collaborative culture Flexible and hybrid working with a genuine focus on wellbeing and progression Leasehold Enfranchisement Solicitor - Position Overview You will work alongside experienced solicitors in the team, building your caseload and developing your expertise in leasehold enfranchisement and related residential property matters. This role is ideal for someone with residential property experience who is keen to grow in a specialist and technical area of law. Key Responsibilities Assisting with lease extensions in freehold-owned blocks Handling non-statutory lease extensions Supporting freehold management work Dealing with replies to enquiries, deeds of covenant and licences Assisting with lease advice and right to manage matters Building and developing an initial caseload Providing high levels of client care throughout matters Supporting business development and networking initiatives Working collaboratively with colleagues across the team Requirements Qualified Solicitor with 0-2 years' PQE Residential property experience essential Leasehold enfranchisement and lease extension experience preferred Interest in this technical and niche area of law Proactive and enthusiastic approach to learning and career development Strong client care and communication skills Ability to build relationships and develop work opportunities Positive attitude and willingness to go the extra mile Benefits Competitive salary Private Health Cover with Bupa Pension Scheme Health Cash Plan via Medicash Life Assurance Flexible and hybrid working Excellent training and career progression IT and home office support YouDay Health and wellbeing support Performance-related bonus Referral bonus Social events And more In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

Top Legal 500 Law firm based in the heart of Central London are recruiting a Solicitor 5 years + PQE within their Property & Commercial Litigation team. With offices across the UK and internationally, you will be joining a team of specialists in their field who are recognised within the legal 500 and described as formidable litigators. Essential experience for this Commercial Litigation Solicitor vacancy: Residential Property disputes Leasehold Enfranchisement Lease extensions Planning disputes Contractual disputes Shareholder and Partnership disputes Media & IP Litigation Qualifications for this Commercial Litigation Solicitor vacancy: Solicitor - admitted in England & Wales 5 years + PQE A completed training seat within both Property Litigation and Commercial Litigation Strong advocacy experience Good negotiation skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Business development experience For more information please contact Victoria Kemp quoting reference 37475 PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003

Commercial Property Solicitor Milton Keynes (Hybrid Working) A well-established and growing regional law firm in Milton Keynes is looking to recruit a Commercial Property Solicitor to join its expanding property team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer to take on a broad, high-quality caseload while benefiting from real autonomy and clear progression prospects within a supportive and ambitious firm. The Role You will advise on a wide range of commercial property matters, including: Sales and acquisitions of commercial property and land Acting on residential transactions for corporate entities Drafting and negotiating leases (grants, renewals, variations and assignments) Option, overage and pre-emption agreements Property finance and refinancing matters Auction transactions Right to Manage and Collective Enfranchisement matters You'll work with a diverse client base and play a key role in delivering practical, commercially focused advice across a variety of transactions. What We're Looking For Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent) with experience in commercial property Strong technical ability with a keen commercial approach Excellent communication skills and the ability to build lasting client relationships A proactive, team-oriented mindset with the confidence to manage your own caseload Why Apply? Join a growing regional firm with strong ambitions Enjoy a varied and interesting caseload Benefit from autonomy and direct client exposure Clear opportunities for career progression and development Hybrid working and a supportive team culture This is a fantastic opportunity for a Commercial Property Solicitor looking to take the next step in a dynamic and forward-thinking Milton Keynes team. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Job Title: Enfranchisement Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive (3-5 PQE) Location: Flexible / Hybrid Working Available Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week) Are you an experienced Enfranchisement Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive looking to join a growing and forward-thinking team? This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a varied caseload while contributing to the continued success and development of a specialist property law department. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality legal advice to clients on leasehold matters, working within a collaborative and commercially focused environment. The Role You will manage a busy and diverse caseload, primarily focused on lease extensions, alongside collective enfranchisement, right to manage (RTM), and other leasehold property matters. Key responsibilities include: Managing your own caseload of lease extension and enfranchisement matters from instruction to completion Advising clients on legal strategy, risks, and options in a clear and commercially focused way Drafting and reviewing legal documents, notices, and correspondence Conducting legal research to ensure accurate and up-to-date advice Liaising with clients, surveyors, and other third parties to progress matters efficiently Negotiating with opposing parties to achieve the best possible outcomes Preparing applications for Land Registry registration Maintaining accurate file records, time recording, and billing Ensuring regular client communication and transparent cost updates Business Development & Growth Contribute to the growth of the enfranchisement offering through proactive involvement Support marketing initiatives, including writing articles, blogs, and case studies Attend networking events and build relationships to generate new business opportunities Identify cross-selling opportunities to strengthen client relationships About You Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 3-5 years' PQE Strong experience in leasehold enfranchisement and associated legislation Confident managing your own caseload independently Commercially aware with a proactive, results-driven approach Excellent communication and client care skills Highly organised with strong attention to detail Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines What's on Offer Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Supportive and collaborative team environment Opportunities for career development and progression Ongoing training and professional development The chance to play a key role in a growing specialist team The Culture This is a team that values collaboration, clear communication, and a shared commitment to achieving the best outcomes for clients. You'll be encouraged to contribute ideas, take ownership of your work, and develop your career in a positive and supportive environment. If you're looking for a role where you can combine technical expertise with real career growth and a strong team culture, this could be an excellent next step.

Job Title: Residential Property Solicitor 5 PQE Salary: 65K DOE Hours: Full time Location: Bristol. Hybrid. Job Reference: CWS304 RESPONSIBILITIES You will work closely with a team of six other fee earners in residential property, supported by administrative staff and trainees. In this role, you will manage a varied caseload of residential property matters, including freehold and leasehold transactions, sales, purchases, right to buy, and buy-to-let cases. You will advise a diverse client base such as private individuals, landlords, and developers, guiding them through the conveyancing process and ensuring smooth and timely completions. Your responsibilities will include conducting thorough title investigations, carrying out necessary searches, and preparing contracts. You will liaise regularly with mortgage lenders, estate agents, surveyors, and other stakeholders to facilitate the progress of each transaction. Additionally, you will handle more complex issues such as shared ownership schemes and leasehold enfranchisement. Compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including anti-money laundering procedures, will be essential. You will be expected to maintain accurate records and manage your workload efficiently to meet deadlines. Furthermore, you will assist the wider team by providing support and guidance to junior staff members when appropriate. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: You will be a qualified solicitor or licensed conveyancer with at least 5 years post-qualification experience in residential property law. You should have proven experience managing a varied caseload of residential property matters, including freehold and leasehold transactions, sales, purchases, and more complex issues such as shared ownership or leasehold enfranchisement. The ideal candidate is driven and motivated to continue progressing their career within a supportive team environment. You will be comfortable working collaboratively with a diverse group of fee earners, support staff, and clients. Strong interpersonal skills are essential, as you will regularly engage with lenders, estate agents, and other stakeholders, building and maintaining effective working relationships to ensure smooth transaction processes. IN RETURN: Childcare vouchers Free parking or public transport vouchers Death in service Up to 30 days holiday + bank + Christmas off Discounted legal fees. Loads more Please apply now if you are interested in hearing more about this position and we can arrange a confidential chat. Or email, removed)

Residential Conveyancer required for high street West Sussex practice, WFH also on offer You will be either a Solicitor, CILEX or Licensed Conveyancer (CLC) with experience dealing with a range of Residential Property conveyancing matters. Caseload includes sales/purchases, re-mortgages, auction sales, shared ownerships and new build sales. Any additional experience with enfranchisement or commercial sales/transfers and leases would be an advantage. individuals must be IT literate and have experience working with Case Management systems, additional/secretarial support will be on hand in due course. Generous salary and benefits including parking and firm profit share on offer. WFH also on offer 2 days per week.