Lender Finance & Bridging Solicitor


Company 

Lightfoots LLP Solicitors

Location 

thame

Employment Hours 

Full Time

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

Job Requirements/Description

Our multi-award winning Lender Finance Team is a busy, fast paced practice, who have very recently celebrated winning 2023 Conveyancing/ Legal Business of the Year award at the Mortgage Introducer Awards!



Due to our continued success we require Licensed Conveyancers and / or Solicitors specialising in residential conveyancing or commercial property transactions, you will be advising mainly lender clients on all aspects of the buying and selling process, and also including bridging loans, buy-to-let, commercial and development, legal issues, finances and contracts



What will you be doing

  • Handling files both freehold and leasehold from initial instruction through to completion having ensured that all enquiries have been dealt with, title issues have been accurately resolved, all searches carried out and checked and mortgage conditions satisfied
  • Title checking
  • Acting as sounding board for more junior solicitors and conveyancing assistants and handling more complex transactions
  • Preparation of contracts and supporting documents
  • Checking official copy documents
  • Liaising with clients, clients’ agents, borrowers, asset managers, buyers’ solicitors, internal departments and any other as necessary
  • Dealing with post completion issues and ensuring post-completion is concluded accurately
  • Using case management systems on a day-to-day basis
  • Handle client billing and ensure all billing is accurate and timely


Skills & Experience

  • Experience with buy to let, leasehold properties and corporate clients is necessary
  • Experience in commercial conveyancing is a plus
  • Able to work under pressure maintaining attention to detail and meet tight deadlines
  • Proactive with commercial and financial awareness
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills at all levels and a true team ethos


?Qualifications

  • 2 years’ + PQE and experience in residential conveyancing or commercial conveyancing is necessary


?This is a permanent position working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm and based in Thame or Marlow offices. We operate an optional hybrid working model of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.


What you get in return

  • 26 days holiday + Bank holidays
  • Simply Health Cash Plan including dental and optical cover on joining
  • Enhanced pension Scheme on joining
  • BUPA Private Medical Insurance on joining
  • Discount and savings on shopping, restaurants, etc
  • Charity & Social Activities
  • Dress-down Fridays
  • Learning & Development opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • An active Wellbeing Committee



As a Disability Confident employer, we promote diversity and provide equal opportunities for all individuals. We prioritise inclusivity and ensure we have a supportive and accessible workplace for those with disabilities. Please contact the HR team to let us know if you require any adjustments to attend an interview or you would like a confidential discussion.

Company 

Lightfoots LLP Solicitors

Location 

thame

Employment Hours 

Full Time

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

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