Licensed Conveyancer / Conveyancing Solicitor
13 days ago
Bury Saint Edmunds
Job Title: Residential Conveyancer Location: Bury St Edmunds Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full-time Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and motivated Residential Conveyancer to join our dynamic legal team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a caseload of residential property transactions, ensuring a smooth and efficient conveyancing process from inception to completion. Key Responsibilities: • Handling all aspects of residential conveyancing transactions including sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, and leasehold matters., • Conducting title checks, reviewing legal documents, and identifying potential issues., • Drafting and reviewing contracts, lease agreements, and other property-related documents., • Managing correspondence with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other third parties., • Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory and legal requirements, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and GDPR., • Carrying out searches, land registry applications, and raising appropriate enquiries., • Providing expert legal advice to clients regarding property transactions., • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case management records., • Proactively resolving any issues that may arise during the conveyancing process., • Managing client expectations and delivering excellent customer service. Key Skills & Experience: • Qualified solicitor, licensed conveyancer, or legal executive with experience in residential conveyancing., • Proven track record of handling a varied caseload of residential property matters., • Strong knowledge of UK property law, Land Registry procedures, and mortgage lending requirements., • Ability to work independently and manage multiple transactions simultaneously., • Strong communication and negotiation skills., • Experience using conveyancing case management systems. Desirable: • Experience in dealing with leasehold properties and shared ownership schemes., • Knowledge of commercial conveyancing would be an advantage., • Membership of the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) or The Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS). Benefits: • Performance-related bonuses., • Opportunities for career development and progression., • Support for further training and professional development., • Flexible working arrangements where applicable., • Pension scheme.