In-House Legal Counsel - (Residential Conveyancing) - Property development firm

Job Title: In-House Counsel (Residential Conveyancing) Salary: £65K-£70k dependent on experience Property Development firm London Looking for an experienced In-house Solicitor / Licensed Conveyancer / Chartered Legal Executive The role Legal and administrative support for the Head of Legal and wider team. Assisting on/completing Property transactions of HMO genre relating to freehold, leasehold, residential landlord and tenant matters and general research with and without debt financing Coordinate, support and work hand in hand with external legal advisors and internal teams in respect of legal due diligence. Draft, Review, perform all property due diligence/Residential conveyancing transactions including but not limited to amending and preparing legal agreements/documents and notices; raising property and land registry searches; completing SDLT returns; registering documents at the Land Registry; dealing with post completion matters to include regularising the HMO position of the asset and maintain filing of data/deeds library of all property acquisitions; working alongside our data team to procure the same Assist with cyclical refinancing to include all title, regulatory documentation, and responses to enquiries and liaising with Data team Assisting the Head of Legal with Fund compliance and regulatory matters with all external providers and stakeholders together with administrative adhoc matters. Liaising with agents and external parties in particular our cornerstone managing agent as appropriate Essential Skills & Experience required for this Role Relevant qualifications: If applying in the capacity of a solicitor, you should have a degree combined with qualifying legal diploma (whether SQE/LPC or otherwise) If applying in the capacity of a Chartered Legal Executive, you should hold The CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ) If applying in the capacity of a Licenced Conveyancer, you should hold a Level 4 and / or a Level 6 Diploma in Conveyancing Law and Practice or such other recognised CLC qualification. Solid background in residential conveyancing and ability to perform all stages of Freehold / Leasehold property transactions Desired Skills & Experience Exposure to/understanding of asset compliance and management for HMO properties including, Article 4 directions. Understanding of C3/C4 planning use and permitted development rights and general understanding of planning law relating to HMO’s. Comfortable with Excel

Location: London,, GB

Posted Date: 9/9/2025