Job Description

Salary

Competitive Salary plus Excellent Benefits.

Contractual hours

35

Basis

Full Time

Region

East Midlands

Job category/type

Residential Property

Date posted

19/03/2025

Job reference

REQ000128

Why join Nelsons?

Nelsons is one of the largest and fastest growing law firms in the East Midlands with experts in Leicester, Derby and Nottingham.

We look to empower our clients, to give them a voice, fight for them, help them seek justice and steer them through complex legal issues they face. The desire to push ourselves forwards to better serve our clients has been a constant throughout our evolution.

Nelsons has a highly experienced, well-respected and award winning Conveyancing team. They are experts in their field and always strive to deliver outstanding client services

The Role

We are seeking to recruit an experienced Senior Associate Conveyancer ideally with a minimum of 5 years' experience in all aspects of Residential Conveyancing, to join our Residential Conveyancing team in the Nottingham office.

You will be handling your own caseload of Residential Conveyancing matters from inception through to completion.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to develop their skills in a demanding yet supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Dealing with all aspects of Residential Conveyancing transactions (Sales and Purchase, Leasehold and Freehold transactions, including New Build transactions, Re-mortgages, Right to Buy, Shared Ownership and Help to Buy Transactions) from inception to end. Delivering in line with client expectations and deadlines. Undertaking due diligence, preparing reports on title, dealing with elements of the contract and/or supplemental documents. Dealing with property aspects for financing transactions and certificates or disclosure of title. Management of own files (subject to supervision as necessary). Pro-active and conscientious approach to work. Strong ability to communicate with clients and other contacts in a helpful, confidential and efficient way. Experience of time recording. Experience of using document management system. Work closely with other departments within the firm on joint projects. Participate in the growth and future development of the department, assisting in building the client base and marketing the Firm's services. Comply with the Firm's policies in the carrying out of duties and to assist Partners and other fee earners in achieving a smooth output of work. Achieve agreed financial targets, both in respect of fee income and the recording of chargeable hours. Adhere to all Nelsons' policies, procedures and requirements - this includes maintaining the client database and following compliance regulations. Keep legal knowledge up to date and continue personal and professional development.

What's on Offer

This role offers a competitive salary, with excellent benefits, including a supportive work culture, strong opportunities for professional development, and a focus on work-life balance. The firm prides itself on its flexible working and encouraging a positive work-life.

As part of your personal development within these this role you'll be given all the tools to succeed and can expect dedicated training, professional support, and a host of benefits.

The extras:

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and holiday purchase

Birthday off or wellbeing day

Healthcare cash plan

4% Pension

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Discounts on selected legal services

Flexible Benefits Portal

Hybrid Working

With a defined vision and growth plan on track, we have created a culture of working together to achieve and are looking to recruit people who have a can-do attitude to be part of our journey and vision.

Nelsons Solicitors are committed to equality of opportunity. All applicants will be judged solely on their merits