Location - York

Full Time (Part Time will be considered)

Here at Ware & Kay we are committed to attracting talented individuals and we pride ourselves on providing a supportive and inclusive environment. Our staff are given the best opportunities to take ownership of their career and their professional development.

Over the last 200 years, we have established ourselves as a leading Yorkshire law firm, we are trusted by our community and our reputation precedes us.

Our Visions and Values are paramount to our clients and our staff. So, if you are committed, approachable and embody integrity in everything you do then we want to hear from you!

Benefits:

• Flexible and Hybrid working
• Team Building - Corporate volunteering, regular staff wellbeing events including office treat days, colleague of the month, Christmas party.
• Subsidised city centre parking
• Professional Development- Structured, funded and supported training encouraged.
• Bonus Scheme
• Paid memberships- Law Society fees, Practicing Certificates and more.
• Health and Wellbeing- Eye tests contributions, Mental Health Champions
• Ambassador scheme
• Legal services- subsidised legal costs within the firm available after 12 months of employment
• Enhanced annual leave- Inclusive of the period between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
• Long Service Award- Our colleagues receive long service awards of an extra week’s holiday for five completed years. This increases further cumulatively to 6 weeks paid leave after 20 years’ service.

The ideal candidate:

We are looking for an experienced Residential Conveyancing Solicitor who wants to develop their career, to lead on cases, develop and take on good quality client relationships. Regular use of a car will be an advantage.

• 3 years + PQE of relevant experience
• Residential conveyancing experience
• Manage your own caseload, including sales, purchases, transfers and re-mortgages of residential leasehold and freehold property (registered, unregistered, new builds)
• Carry out lease extensions and auction transactions
• Business development skills
• IT literate with an understanding and willingness to pioneer and embrace system development to build efficiencies
• Provide support and supervision to colleagues in the team
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to interact with clients, agents and work colleagues in a friendly and approachable manner
• Managing own caseload through effective use of case management system

Ware & Kay is a Disability Confident and Equal Opportunities employer. We want to give every candidate the chance to perform their best throughout the application and recruitment process and then ultimately in their role. If you require any adjustments, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Send your application to Elizabeth Carr, Recruiter: Elizabeth.carr@warekay.co.uk