LJ Recruitment
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.
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