We are looking for an experienced Residential Conveyancer to manage a mixed residential property caseload of around 60-65 cases, from instruction through to completion.

Key responsibilities

• Manage residential sales, purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity

• Handle a range of additional residential matters, which may include shared ownership, new-build transactions, probate sales and first registrations

• Work on both freehold and leasehold properties

• Draft and approve contracts, transfer deeds and other conveyancing documents

• Review searches, title documents and leases, and prepare reports on title for clients

• Raise and respond to pre-contract enquiries, and follow up on outstanding replies

• Keep clients updated throughout each transaction

• Arrange the handover of completed files to the post-completion team

• Ensure files meet anti-money laundering, source-of-funds and other risk and compliance requirements

• Maintain accurate case management notes and file records

• Manage and train a paralegal to support you with caseload matters.

About you

• A qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Chartered Legal Executive, or an experienced conveyancing fee earner with equivalent expertise

• Experience managing a residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to completion

• Confident handling freehold and leasehold transactions

• Able to manage competing priorities, deadlines and a busy caseload with appropriate independence

• Organised, methodical and attentive to detail

• A clear and professional communicator with a strong client-care approach

• Comfortable using case management systems and online search providers

• A collaborative approach and commitment to maintaining high standards of service and compliance