Qualified Property Lawyer

Lyons Bowe is a local, high-street Solicitors, but with a difference! Established in 2014, we have developed state of the art technology which allows us to offer exceptional legal services across Residential Conveyancing, New Build, Family & Private Client whilst also providing that all-important high-street service to our local communities.

Following the growth of our business we are now looking to recruit experienced and qualified Residential Property Lawyers to join our Legal team, working within our busy Residential Conveyancing department based either remotely or in our Bristol or Shepton Mallet offices, and working in a flexible way to suit the needs of both them and the business.

Lyons Bowe are passionate about providing our clients with a first class experience throughout their conveyancing journey. We utilise industry leading technology that allows our clients to enjoy an enhanced experience without missing out on personalised client service.

We aim to give our clients and our team members the flexibility to choose an experience that best fits their needs. To this end, the successful candidate will be able to enjoy working on a remote/hybrid basis.

Our Residential Conveyancing department works as a team, providing ongoing and consistent support to each other. This gives everyone who works within the team the flexibility to work hours that suit them and the business if needed and a good work life balance is actively encouraged!

Job Purpose

We are looking for experienced Residential Property Lawyers to work within an environment that allows you to enjoy working within a busy Residential Conveyancing department whilst also understanding the pressures of working within such a department. We are looking for the person that understands how important a modern approach and structure to conveyancing is when providing services to our clients and 3^rd parties. We use up to date, and developing, legal technology so we are looking for some who wants to be part of this modern approach.

We expect the successful candidates to be specialists in Property Law and confident dealing with all the legal matters surrounding the buying and selling of property, advising clients on all aspects of the buying and selling process, including legal issues, finances, and contracts.

Responsibilities and Duties

· Maintaining the Case Management Workflow and Key Stages ensuring these are run when due, thus ensuring all parties are sent real time updates

· To complete tasks competently and within defined timescales to stay in line with Service Level Agreements

· Maintaining and checking Due Diligence and Risk Assessments in line with the firms’ policies

· Providing legal guidance and support to our clients

· Assisting the Exchange & Completions Team with any queries

· Maintaining an adequate and up to date knowledge of the law and practice through your own CPD and training course allocated to you by the Head of Recruitment and Staff Training & Development

· Ensuring compliance with the firms’ policies and procedures

· Being a point of contact with clients with excellent communication levels

· Any other reasonable duties as directed by your Head of Department

Requirements

· Fully qualified Solicitor, CILEX or Licensed Conveyancer

· Minimum 2 years’ experience working within a busy residential conveyancing team as an established Fee Earner

· To be able to work to a high standard and possess a fine attention to detail and to be organised and efficient whilst working under pressure

· Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

· High standards of client care with a professional and pleasant manner

· Strong business development skills with contacts in the property sector in their local area

· Strong understanding of legal technology and how that can be used and integrated into a conveyancing department

· Strong interest in helping support and develop junior members of staff

· Being involved in the development of the firms culture

· Excellent IT skills to work in an innovative and forward-thinking law firm

Why Lyons Bowe?

· 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays

· Annual Lyons Bowe Bank Holiday

· Either onsite parking or parking permits provided

· Discounted legal services

· Free flu jab

· Free eye test

· Have your birthday off!

· Flexible working arrangements where possible

· Access to free mental health services

· Remote & hybrid working opportunities

· Family friendly approach

· Healthy work-life balance

· Extensive training and development opportunities for all employees

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