Real Estate Solicitor - Shared Ownership

Real Estate - Shared Ownership Solicitor

BCL Legal are working with a dynamic and growing firm, seeking a Solicitor to join their thriving New Build and Shared Ownership Department in Essex.

The Role
As part of this fast-paced team, you will be responsible for handling new build and shared ownership transactions. You will liaise daily with clients and referrers, managing their files efficiently. Working closely with the Head of the New Build and Shared Ownership Division, you will receive valuable support to help you progress in the role. You will also collaborate with other fee earners to ensure smooth operation of the department.

Day-to-day Responsibilities:

Drafting and approving documents, including contracts, transfers, and ancillary paperwork
Managing Shared Ownership re-sales (sale and purchase), stair-casing (interim and final), and re-mortgages
Overseeing financial arrangements related to property acquisitions, including mortgage arrangements and gifts for buyers/lenders
Creating and maintaining correspondence and document files in line with firm and regulatory standards
Building and maintaining relationships with clients and professional contacts
Promoting the team and its services

Experience Required:
The ideal candidate will be qualified as a Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or Legal Executive, with a minimum of 2 years' experience in Conveyancing, preferably including Shared Ownership transactions. Experience with New Build properties would be beneficial, though not essential. You should be confident in managing a busy caseload.

Key Skills:

Strong communication skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks

What's on Offer:

A supportive, relaxed, and flexible work environment within an experienced and expanding team
28 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays
Dental cashback schemes after 1 year's service
Life insurance
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and a range of physical and mental wellbeing support services, including 24/7 virtual GP access
Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay, as well as family event leave
Company sick pay
Cycle to work scheme

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Soph Memhi at BCL Legal.


BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.