Ten Percent Legal Recruitment

Conveyancing Solicitor (JO9997)

Overview

Reference
JO9997

Salary
£45 - £55/hour + estimated, negotiable

Job Location
-- Remote

Job Type
Contract

Posted
11 February 2026


A new vacancy has arisen with a law firm in London providing fully remote services and looking for a locum to cover from the 21st May 2026 to 25th June 2026 inclusive. Fully remote role, and details below:
 
Firm looking for an experienced Residential Property Lawyer to provide support during holiday leave for a consultant solicitor. The role is suited to a confident and self-sufficient fee earner who is comfortable managing files with minimal supervision.
 
Key responsibilities include:
·         Managing residential conveyancing files from instruction through to completion ·         Taking client calls and providing clear, practical advice ·         Dealing with enquiries, requisitions, and lender requirements ·         Preparing reports on title and reporting to clients and lenders ·         Reviewing contracts, transfers, leases, and title documents ·         Liaising with agents, lenders, solicitors, and management companies ·         Handling exchange and completion processes ·         General file management and progression
Requirements:
·         Strong experience in residential conveyancing (freehold and leasehold) ·         Confident communicator, comfortable speaking directly with clients ·         Able to work independently and manage deadlines ·         Practical, solutions-focused approach ·         Experience with reports on title and lender requirements essential Working arrangement:
·         fully remote working
Any interest please let me know.
 
Please note:
 
1.      For us to put you forward for this role, we will need to have you listed with us as fully verified, with a current PC, our terms & NDA signed & agreed, proof of ID & address and details of 2 references.
2.      When you reply please indicate your proposed hourly rate and confirm you are available for the duration of the assignment
3.      If I have not replied to you within 48 hours please assume the assignment has been filled.
4.      Email communication preferable at all times on this assignment.
 


Contact information

Jonathan Fagan

Jonathan Fagan LLM FIRP is Managing Director of Ten-Percent Legal Recruitment. He has been recruiting solicitors and legal support staff for law firms and in house legal departments for over 17 years and handles roles from junior fee earners through to partners and law firm sales/purchases. A non-practising solicitor on the Roll since 2000, he is also the author of a number of legal career books, which are available at www.legalcareercoaching.co.uk. You can contact Jonathan at cv@ten-percent.co.uk