At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage residential property transactions from start to finish, ensuring a smooth process.
- Company: Dynamic legal team in Bury St Edmunds with a focus on collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, flexible working, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Great opportunities for professional growth and further training.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and make a real difference in clients' property journeys.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor or licensed conveyancer with experience in residential conveyancing.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 42000 £ per year.
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.
Licensed Conveyancer / Conveyancing Solicitor employer: LJ Recruitment
Join our vibrant legal team in Bury St Edmunds, where we prioritise employee growth and development. As a Licensed Conveyancer or Conveyancing Solicitor, you will benefit from competitive salaries, performance-related bonuses, and flexible working arrangements, all within a supportive environment that encourages professional advancement. Our commitment to excellence ensures that you will be part of a dynamic workplace dedicated to delivering outstanding service to our clients while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
