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Head of Conveyancing

Employer
Thornton Legal
Location
England, Cheshire, Chester
Salary
£40000 - £50000 per annum
Closing date
29 Sep 2017
Reference
NT4064

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Job Details

Our client, a successful multi office Cheshire based Law Firm within easy commute of Chester is looking to recruit an experienced Residential Conveyancing Solicitor/Licensed Conveyancer or FILEX for a quasi-head of department role.

The firm has a strong residential property department spread across its other offices but the Chester Office currently consists of 1 Partner and several experienced Conveyancing Paralegals. The Partner in Chester is looking to retire at the end of 2018 and the firm would like their replacement to be in place by the end of 2017 at the latest.

It is envisaged that the successful candidate will be an experienced, qualified Conveyancer although applications from non-qualified fee earners with vast experience will also be considered.

The person who comes on board will begin to inherit the retiring Partners clients and referral sources ensuring a smooth succession over the next 12 months. The existing Partner has a number of very lucrative referral sources from the South East who provide the firm with a steady stream of mid to high net worth property sales/purchases together with investor clients looking to develop residential properties for sale or buy to let.

In addition, it is also hoped that the successful candidate can help further develop work in the Chester region and build upon existing local estate agent work.

In the intervening 18 months, the successful candidate will alongside the Head of Department as well as other junior members of the team and will be expected to deal with a varied caseload of buying and selling domestic property, mortgages and re-mortgages, transfers of equity and shared equity matters. Administrative support is available in the form of a Conveyancing Assistant

This is a great opportunity to work for a forward thinking and friendly firm in a fantastic location. Staff parking is available. Salary in the region of £40,000 to £50,000 for the right candidate.

Stated PQE and salary levels are for guidance only. All applications demonstrating the skills necessary to fulfil the role will be considered.

To be considered you must have previous experience using case management software, digital dictation along with the ability to support other team members as and when necessary.

Up to £250 paid in vouchers for successful referrals. Terms and conditions apply, please ask for details.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply through the advert or contact Nick Tappin at Thornton Legal directly. All applications treated in strictest confidence. 07525 660 386

Thornton Legal has strong relationships with law firms of all sizes and specialisms in the North West. We help build the careers of Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Assistants across a broad range of experience levels and we would be delighted to work with you now or in the future.

For candidates we represent:

  • We guarantee not to send your cv to firms without permission
  • We offer a fully consultative service as opposed to being a cv sending agency
  • We would rather have a chat over the phone so, if we are available, we will take you call
  • We consult, support and advise, but ultimately the choice is always yours
  • It's really important to meet people, and we hope you feel the same
  • We won't spam you with irrelevant jobs (but you may receive information we think you will be interested in)

Company

Thornton Legal is a specialist legal recruiter, connecting law firms with the best legal talent across the North West, West Yorkshire and West Midlands. We focus on long term relationships built on honesty, trust and communication.

We regularly recruit for international, national, Legal 500, regional and boutique law firms, and our approach is based on quality over quantity. We consult, support and advise but, ultimately, the choice is always yours.

Find us on Linkedin here and our website here

 

 

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
01513055757
Location
Thornton Legal
2 Floor
4 St Paul's
Liverpool
Merseyside
L3 9SJ
United Kingdom

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