Job Title: Locum Residential Property Solicitor

Location: London

Salary: £80,000

Contract: Locum with the potential to lead to a permanent role

London based law firm are looking for an experienced conveyancing lawyer with circa 5 years PQE to join their legal team. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing a wide range of property matters and ensuring seamless execution of transactions. This is a hands-on position that requires strong technical ability, commercial awareness, and meticulous attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and assist with all aspects of residential and commercial property transactions
• Conduct title checks, property searches, and due diligence.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, leases, and related documentation.
• Maintain accurate case records, documentation, and compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide administrative and legal support to partners and fee earners across the property department.
• Assist in post-completion matters, including registration and stamp duty submissions.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 5 years PQE with a strong background in property law (residential and/or commercial)
• Proven experience handling a high-volume caseload.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills.
• Strong client-facing and relationship management abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, professional environment.

Ideal opportunity for an experienced conveyancer to join a leading firm as a locum with the potential for the role to become permanent.

McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.