Conveyancing Executive

Job title: New Build & Shared Ownership Conveyancing Executive

Days/hours of work: Monday to Friday, 9am- 5pm

Location: Parkview House, Victoria Road South, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1BT

Job type: Permanent

Department: New Build & Shared Ownership

Reports to: Operations Director

Salary & Benefits

• Base Salary : £35,000 to £50,000 dependent on experience and qualifications

About New Homes Law:

New Homes Law is a leading, dynamic, client-focused legal services provider specialising in residential property transactions across the UK. We work with some of the country’s top new build developers and shared ownership housing associations, delivering a seamless and customer-focused experience. Our modern, forward-thinking approach combines expert legal advice with cutting-edge technology, ensuring an efficient and transparent journey for every customer. At New Homes Law, we invest heavily in innovation, professional development, and customer satisfaction, making us a trusted partner in the property sector and an exceptional place to build your career. As our business grows, we’re looking for an organised and proactive New Build/Shared Ownership Conveyancing Executive to join our team and support the smooth onboarding of new clients and referrers.

Your New Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to work in our ever-expanding New Build and Shared Ownership team. We are looking for a Conveyancing Executive who can run files in a timely and effective manner given the time sensitive nature of the transactions. This is a great opportunity to build and maintain good working relationships with introducers and clients. This is a fast-paced role with the opportunity to study for qualifications should this be required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overall responsibility of designated files and all conveyancing work required from instruction to completion.
• Reading legal packs and compiling site notes whilst also raising queries.
• Compile Contract, Mortgage and Search reports.
• Be proficient in Anti Money Laundering checks.
• Deal with client enquiries.
• Knowledge of a Newbuild and or Shared Ownership transactions
• Carrying out all electronic ID checks of clients.
• Carry out OS2 and Bankruptcy searches and ensuring these remain in date.
• Setting up files for completion in its entirety.
• Proficient in completion statements.
• Running related sale files.
• Establish and maintain relations with introducers.
• Support with any other duties necessary with the level of responsibility of this role as needed.

Requirements:

• Previous relevant experience within new build and shared ownership as a Conveyancer or a high-level conveyancing assistant that is ready to take the next step.
• Excellent communication skills with peers of all levels.
• Be highly organised and focused with excellent attention to detail and used to dealing with a high email volume.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Good maintenance of organisational systems and processes.
• Positive, professional, and friendly persona and telephone manner.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.

Compensation & Benefits workings at New Homes Law:

In return, you can expect to work closely with an energetic team where your efforts and success will be noticed. We offer a competitive remuneration package as well as:

• Enhanced annual leave allowance including birthday leave.
• Hybrid working arrangement: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home.
• Dog friendly – we welcome well behaved dogs to the office!
• Casual Fridays: Employees can enjoy a relaxed dress code and complimentary lunch on Fridays.
• Personal Development Plan tailored for your development
• Supportive Culture: A friendly, family-like atmosphere with a focus on employee well-being and career development.
• Performance Related Bonus Scheme
• A selection of breakfast items, hot and cold drinks
• Free eye tests and discounted eyewear
• Reward and recognition scheme: Employee of the month.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.