Residential Property Lawyer

This Residential Property Lawyer role is focused on ensure compliance with AML, client identification and other regulatory obligations, maintain audit‑ready files and accurate records in line with firm procedures and risk policies. It would suit someone who can bring hybrid working arrangements may be available depending on team requirements to the role.

Where the work sits

We are seeking an experienced Residential Property Lawyer to join our client's busy, client-focused property team. Mallory Pryce is a specialist recruitment consultancy for the UK property and legal sectors.

How the role works day to day

Ensure compliance with AML, client identification and other regulatory obligations, maintain audit‑ready files and accurate records in line with firm procedures and risk policies. Financial and transactional processes: Prepare and check completion figures, manage client account transactions and disbursement requests, support billing and fee recovery and ensu. Liaison with third parties: Correspond and negotiate with clients, estate agents, lenders, surveyors, HM Land Registry, local authorities and other third parties to obtain required.

What helps in this setting

Hybrid working arrangements may be available depending on team requirements. Proactive, reliable and solutions‑focused with a commitment to continuous professional development and team collaboration.

Practical details

• Maintain and update electronic case files, record clear case notes, milestones and actions, and use case management systems to monitor deadlines and support efficient file reviews.
• Provide guidance and supervision to junior lawyers and support staff, contribute to induction and training activities and share knowledge of procedures and precedents.
• Client care: Deliver excellent client service by keeping clients informed, responding to enquiries promptly and escalating complex issues to senior colleagues where appropriate.
• Continuous improvement: Identify and assist with process improvements, contribute to precedent updates and support the implementation of conveyancing technology and workflow enhanc.

What needs to be in place

• Regulatory awareness: Knowledge of AML requirements, client identification procedures and experience maintaining compliant, audit‑ready files.
• With over 15 years of experience, we connect law firms and conveyancing practices with the talent they need to grow.
• Proven residential property experience: Demonstrable experience handling common residential transactions including sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity and leasehold.

Job details

• Benefits mentioned: Training, Hybrid working