At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage legal processes for residential property transactions and ensure smooth completions.
- Company: Join Persimmon Homes, one of the UK's largest housebuilders with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Enjoy life cover, pension contributions, discounts, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor others and grow in a dynamic team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the housing industry while building your career.
- Qualifications: Knowledge of residential conveyancing and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 42000 £ per year.
Location: Persimmon PLC (North Midlands)
Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? Join Persimmon Homes as a Conveyancer and step into a role where your success is celebrated, your growth supported, and your work truly matters.
Why Persimmon Homes? We’re one of the UK’s largest and most established housebuilders — FTSE 100 listed, with 29 regional offices and thousands of quality homes built every year. At Persimmon, we don’t just build homes — we build careers.
When you join us as a Conveyancer, you’ll benefit from:
- 5* housebuilder - Be part of a company that consistently delivers quality homes and outstanding customer satisfaction
- Life Cover & Contributory Pension
- Bonus Employee Benefits Platform – giving you access to high-street discounts, wellbeing support, and more
- Committed to diversity, inclusion, and empowering your development
What is the role?
We're looking for a Conveyancer to join our in-house legal on a fixed term basis. The purpose of the role is to manage the legal process of residential property transactions, primarily the sale of new-build homes and the purchase of part exchange properties, ensuring a smooth and efficient process in line with company standards and customer satisfaction goals.
What you’ll do as Conveyancer:
- Manage and run plot sales, part exchanges, and purchases for designated Group companies to ensure smooth and timely property transactions.
- Prepare individual plot documentation and manage the transfer or lease process to facilitate accurate and efficient legal completion.
- Conduct title checks and report on part exchange transactions to identify risks and support informed decision-making.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with purchaser's solicitors, the Group Legal Department, and regional operating companies to promote collaboration and resolve issues efficiently.
- Monitor the legal process to ensure timely and accurate completion of transactions and compliance with procedures.
- Handle miscellaneous property queries and plot-related matters to provide responsive support and maintain service standards.
- Carry out Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks in accordance with legal requirements to ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate risk.
- Mentor and guide Assistant Conveyancers to support their development and enhance team performance.
- Work collaboratively with peers to foster a cohesive and high-performing team environment.
What experience do I need?
- Excellent knowledge of residential conveyancing, practice, and procedure.
- Previous experience handling plot sales for a residential house builder (in-house or private practice) is advantageous.
- Strong computer literacy and confident telephone manner.
- Ability to work independently without secretarial support.
- Calm, organised, and capable of working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Legal qualification or relevant conveyancing experience preferred.
Conveyancer (MAT cover) in Northampton employer: Persimmon plc.
At Persimmon Homes, we pride ourselves on being one of the UK's leading housebuilders, offering a dynamic work environment where your contributions are valued and your career can flourish. With a strong commitment to employee development, diversity, and inclusion, we provide comprehensive benefits including life cover, a contributory pension, and access to a wide range of employee perks. Join us in a role that not only shapes the future of housing but also supports your personal and professional growth in a thriving regional office.
