- Managing a caseload: Oversee a diverse range of residential conveyancing transactions from start to finish, including sale and purchase, leasehold, and freehold transactions.
- Client and third-party communication: Handle client inquiries, provide advice, and liaise with third parties such as estate agents, mortgage brokers, and local authorities to ensure smooth progression of transactions.
- Document preparation: Draft legal documents including contracts, transfer deeds, completion statements, and Land Registry forms.
- Conduct searches and due diligence: Carry out necessary pre- and post-completion searches, including Land Registry and HMRC filings, and ensure all information is accurate and timely.
- Maintain compliance: Ensure all transactions meet regulatory and compliance requirements, keeping files up to date and accurate at all stages.
- Completion and post-completion: Manage completion processes, including the exchange of contracts, handling funds, and post-completion submissions to the Land Registry.
- Minimum 1 years' fee-earning experience in conveyancing or a similar property law setting.
- Strong legal knowledge: Sound understanding of residential property law, conveyancing procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent communication skills: Strong ability to engage with clients, third parties, and colleagues with professionalism and clarity.
- Attention to detail: Ability to manage a high volume of files while maintaining accuracy and consistency.
- Organisation and time management: The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Team player: Able to collaborate effectively with colleagues, but also confident working independently to deliver results.
- Hybrid working: Flexible working arrangements, balancing both remote and in-office working.
- Career development: Continued professional development with the opportunity to gain further qualifications.
- Supportive environment: Work as part of a close-knit team, with mentoring and support from senior colleagues.
- Work-life balance: Flexible hours and hybrid working options to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.
- Employee benefits: Access to a Group Life Assurance Scheme, and other benefits as part of the Connells Group