Completions Manager in Bristol

To provide proactive, accurate and efficient completions and post-completions support to the Residential Property, and Residential Development and New Homes team across the Bath and Bristol offices, as part of the South West Completions Team. The role is integral to ensuring transactions complete smoothly, registrations are progressed promptly, deadlines and priority periods are met, and clients, developers, lenders, fee earners and external parties receive an excellent level of service throughout the completion and post-completion process.

Key Responsibilities

• Completion Duties
• Prepare completion packs, completion statements and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with fee earners to ensure residential property, residential development and agricultural matters are ready for completion.
• Coordinate completion monies and communicate with lenders, developers, solicitors and other third parties.
• Process completion funds and completion payments in accordance with firm procedures.
• Confirm legal completion and update the firm’s case management system.
• Assist with the completion of plot sales and developer transactions, ensuring contractual completion deadlines are met.
• Resolve completion-day enquiries promptly and professionally.
• Ensure all completion documentation is accurately recorded and filed.
• Post Completion Duties
• Prepare and lodge HM Land Registry applications, including AP1 and other relevant applications, and assist with related Companies House requirements where applicable.
• Deal promptly with HM Land Registry requisitions.
• Monitor registration progress and maintain post-completion diaries to ensure priority periods and deadlines are met.
• Notify lenders following registration and provide completed registration documentation where required.
• Prepare and serve notices on landlords, management companies and estate management companies where applicable.
• Assist with registrations relating to new-build plot sales, transfers of part and estate documentation.
• Assist with bulk Land Registry applications and registrations where required for portfolio work.
• Manage mortgage discharges, redemption documentation and retention matters.
• Assist fee earners with financial hygiene and file management.
• Close and archive completed files in accordance with firm procedures.
• General Responsibilities
• Provide administrative support to the South West Completions Team.
• Support the Residential Property, Residential Development and New Homes teams across the Bath and Bristol offices.
• Maintain accurate records using the firm’s case management system.
• Ensure compliance with HM Land Registry requirements, lender instructions, regulatory obligations and firm policies.
• Build effective working relationships with colleagues, developers, clients, lenders and external organisations.
• Assist with the continuous improvement of completion and post-completion processes.
• Deliver a professional, efficient and client-focused service at all times.
• Financial & Operational Excellence
• Make effective use of the firm’s IT systems and case management processes, working efficiently and streamlining completion and post-completion processes where possible.
• Assist with accurate financial administration, including completion monies, redemption documentation, retention matters and file financial hygiene, in accordance with firm procedures and the Solicitors Accounts Rules where relevant.
• Input into procedural changes, making suggestions for improvement and efficiencies.
• Take ownership of small completion or post-completion projects where appropriate.

Skills, Experience, and Attributes

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to strict deadlines.
• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office and an ability to learn legal case management systems.
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn.
• Desirable: Previous experience within residential conveyancing, residential development or agricultural property.
• Desirable: Experience of completions and/or post-completion work, although full training will be provided.
• Desirable: Knowledge of HM Land Registry applications and registration processes.
• Desirable: Experience preparing or assisting with SDLT submissions.
• Desirable: Experience dealing with Land Registry requisitions.
• Desirable: Experience supporting residential development or plot sale transactions.
• Desirable: Knowledge of lender portals and lender requirements.
• Desirable: Understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Desirable: Experience working within a busy multi-office law firm.

About us

At RWK Goodman, you can enjoy a strong legal career, with exceptional client work. And you’ll be supported, every step of the way. A progressive Top 100 law firm, over 650 colleagues. 36 specialist areas. 3 legal divisions. With offices across the South West, Thames Valley and London. Committed to collaborative growth and shared success, we’re focused on delivering sustained positive change. Because we want to make a lasting difference to the world around us and achieve our vision of being the firm what clients want to work with and people want to work for.

Benefits

Some benefits will differ depending on the level of role. Please reach out to the Recruitment team for further clarification.

• 26.5–31.5 days’ holiday per year
• Buying and selling holiday
• Healthcare cash plan / private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Discretionary profit and performance-related bonus
• Hybrid working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family leave
• Recruitment referral bonus
• Group income protection
• Salary reviewed regularly

Career Development

We know our people are what sets us apart. That’s why we continue to nurture and develop our colleagues and attract and retain the best talent. We support colleagues with a robust programme of learning and development opportunities, underpinned by our transparent Career Development Framework (CDF), which shows exactly what you need to achieve to grow your career with us. From mentoring initiatives, through to personal development programmes and courses, we are proud to offer a suite of opportunities to drive your career and achieve your ambitions.

Inclusive Employer

We’re on a mission to create a dynamic and inclusive culture. And that starts with our recruitment process. If you have a disability, whether visible or not, we want to work with you every step of the way. Because we want to give you the best chance of success when you apply. If you need any reasonable adjustments to accommodate your disability, such as extra time on written assessments, an accessible interview room or a quiet space before and after the interview, please speak to our Recruitment Team so that we can work together to help bring your best self.