Real Estate Legal Advisor Job at Preston Full Time NEW

More2Life, part of Key Group, has been a pioneering force in the equity release market since 2008. From our Preston office, we support thousands of customers each month in releasing equity from their homes, making us one of the UK’s largest lifetime mortgage lenders.This role focuses on property, title and conveyancing expertise. You’ll advise on complex title matters, address escalations, ensure strong legal security for the lender, and support our lending teams with property‑related legal risks. The role would be ideal for a solicitor who enjoys technical conveyancing work, problem‑solving, and supporting operational teams with clear legal guidance.Main role and responsibilities:Property & Conveyancing SupportReview and interpret residential property titles to confirm lender security.Identify and resolve issues relating to covenants, easements, leasehold matters, restrictions and title defects.Support drawdown readiness by ensuring legal conditions relating to property are met.Liaise with conveyancers and legal partners to resolve property‑related queries.Support Land Registry requirements, including discharges and post‑completion matters.Operational Legal SupportAct as a technical escalation point for property queries from internal teams.Provide clear guidance on title acceptability for lifetime mortgage lending.Support consistent legal standards across conveyancing activity.Skills & Experience we look for:EssentialStrong residential conveyancing experience.Ability to interpret complex titles and assess legal risk.Clear communication skills and strong attention to detail.Comfortable working in a regulated, fast‑paced environment.DesirableExperience in equity release or mortgage lending.Understanding of Consumer Duty and relevant regulatory expectations.Experience improving conveyancing processes.Most of all we look for people who display and work around the core values of our business:Ambitious – to break ground to help our customers enjoy a better retirement.Supportive – relationships are key to everything we do.Personal – going above and beyond to offer exceptional service.Integrity – honest, true and transparent in all of our relationships.Responsive – whatever the challenge we’ll deliver the right result.Expert – experts in our field, our thirst for knowledge never stops.Benefits:25 days holiday, plus bank holidays. Rising to 28 days based on length of serviceAdditional holiday purchase scheme1 extra day to carry out charity work, and another day for your choice of wellbeing activityPension: 5% Employee and 8% EmployerAXA Exec (Self) or Simply health cashback planLife Assurance x4 salary