Are you ambitious, committed and proud of your expertise?

We are seeking a Commercial Property Solicitor to join our growing Commercial Property department at our Poulton Office. As a well-established regional law firm, we take pride in our strong community presence, client-focused approach and commitment to professional excellence, while supporting the career growth of our team.

Main Responsibilities:

• Carry out due diligence on transactions, including title, planning, environmental issues and restrictive covenants.
• Prepare clear reports on title for clients and lenders, highlighting key risks and advice.
• Submit Land Registry applications and resolve requisitions through to registration.
• Liaise with clients, lenders and other parties to progress matters and manage timelines.
• Support other teams on property matters, including probate sales where needed.
• Comply with legislation, regulatory requirements and firm policies/procedures.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge through training and ongoing professional development.
• Manage billing and time recording, supporting team financial and performance targets.
• Improve processes by updating precedents/checklists and using legal technology.

Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor or Legal Executive (CILEX) with experience in Commercial Property law.
• Effective communicator with the ability to work alongside colleagues and with clients.

What We Offer:

• Highly competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working options.
• A high-street, amicable working environment with a fantastic team.
• Genuine opportunities to develop your career and skills.
• And much more!

For more information please email: JackWood@vslaw.co.uk

We’re looking for a Compliance Officer to play a key role in promoting a strong compliance culture, effective risk management, and regulatory assurance across the firm, combining technical regulatory expertise with practical, people-focused solutions while acting as the firm’s principal point of contact with the SRA and taking all reasonable steps to ensure ongoing compliance with authorisation conditions and regulatory obligations.

Main Responsibilities:

• Oversee regulatory compliance and risk management across the firm
• Identify, assess, and escalate compliance and regulatory risks
• Review, develop, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and controls
• Support internal and external audits and compliance reviews
• Deliver compliance training and awareness across legal and support teams
• Promote a strong culture of ethical conduct, professionalism, and accountability

Requirements:

• Significant experience in a regulated legal environment, with experience in compliance, risk, or regulatory oversight – ideally as a qualified Solicitor although this is not essential.
• Experience liaising with regulators and managing formal reporting or notifications.

What We Offer:

• The autonomy to act at a senior level at our firm, influencing and implementing policies.
• An open-door culture where we view change with an open mind.
• A competitive salary and benefits package, including flexible working options.

For more information please email: JackWood@vslaw.co.uk

We are seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to join our growing Residential Property team across various offices. As a well-established regional law firm, we take pride in our strong community presence, client-focused approach and commitment to professional excellence, while supporting the career growth of our team.

Main Responsibilities

• Request and coordinate documentation on conveyancing matters from third parties.
• Liaise with clients in person and by telephone as needed.
• Prepare SDLT forms and submit on completion, paying stamp duty.
• Request locality searches using the Infotrack system.
• Download title information and prepare draft contracts on sale.
• Request redemption statements on sales and check mortgage offers for clients.
• Obtain client responses to additional enquiries and submit replies to other solicitors.
• Maintain communication with clients, estate agents, and other solicitors.
• File, photocopy, and perform other clerical duties as required.
• Process payments and requisitions in coordination with cashiers.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
• Support, maintain, and improve office procedures.
• Undertake any other duties as required by the firm.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with additional benefits.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.

For more information, please email: JackWood@vslaw.co.uk

We are seeking 2 Qualified Conveyancers or Residential Property Solicitors to join our growing Residential Property teams at our Penwortham and Chorley offices. As a well-established regional law firm, we take pride in our strong community presence, client-focused approach and commitment to professional excellence, while supporting the career growth of our team.

Main Responsibilities:

• Progressing client’s conveyancing matters from the outset to completion.
• Dealing with a range of conveyancing matters freehold, leasehold, houses, flats, shared ownership, newbuild, remortgage, transfer of equity.
• Operating case management system.
• Attending to clients and taking initial instructions.
• Liaising with clients when necessary in the office and by telephone.
• Advising clients on property law.
• Payment in and requisition of payments from cashiers.
• Contributing to the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment.
• Contributing, maintaining and improving office procedures.
• Any other duties which from time to time are required by the firm.

Requirements:

• You are an experienced Residential Property Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Legal Executive.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and client management skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Hybrid working options.

For more information please email: JackWood@vslaw.co.uk

We are not accepting any applications for Work Experience placements at this time.