Location: Market Deeping or Leicester
Salary: Up to £50,000 including bonus
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP (notice periods of up to one month considered)
Ashley Kate HR & Finance are working on behalf of a valued client who are seeking a qualified Licensed Conveyancer (CLC) or Solicitor with conveyancing experience to establish and develop a specialist Probate Conveyancing service within our growing legal business.
This is an opportunity to join at the outset of a new department and work closely with an established Private Client and Probate team to deliver a specialist service that supports executors, administrators, trustees and beneficiaries with property transactions following a bereavement.
The Role
You will manage a caseload of probate-related conveyancing matters, including:
Sale of probate properties following the grant of probate
Assents and transfers to beneficiaries
Transfers of property into trust
Beneficiary purchases and buyouts
Associated property transactions arising during estate administration
In addition to fee-earning work, you will contribute to the development of the department by helping to establish processes, workflows and service standards.
While there are no immediate management responsibilities, this role offers genuine scope to influence the future direction of the service and play a key part in its growth.
About you:
To be considered, you must be:
A Licensed Conveyancer (CLC), or
A Qualified Solicitor with current conveyancing experience, or
A Chartered Legal Executive with substantial conveyancing experience
You will also have:
Strong experience handling residential conveyancing matters
The ability to manage your own caseload with minimal supervision
Excellent client care and communication skills
A proactive and organised approach to work
Previous experience of probate conveyancing is advantageous but not essential.
What our client offers:
Salary up to £50,000
Opportunity to establish and develop a specialist legal service
Long-term career progression as the department grows
Support from an experienced Probate and Private Client team
Private medical insurance
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discounts
Referral programme
Free on-site parkingAbout Us
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.
We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies
Salary description
£50000.00 - £50000.00 per year