Licensed Conveyancer

KeyMoves; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KeyMoves in Sydney is seeking a skilled Licensed Conveyancer to join a high-performing team responsible for large-scale off the plan projects, both residential and commercial. You will manage and coordinate stream conveyancing using digital contract exchange and reporting platforms from contract issue to completion.

You will draft and issue contracts, respond to amendments, liaise with clients and stakeholders, conduct online searches, manage deposits, and oversee settlements and PEXA workspaces

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 to 5 years’ experience as a Licensed Conveyancer or Project Conveyancing Paralegal.
• Strong knowledge of PEXA.
• Solid understanding of NSW conveyancing legislation, particularly Division 10 of the Conveyancing Act 1919.
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, with a client-service focus.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond promptly to clients and stakeholders.
• Experience with document management and finance systems.
• Desirable but not essential: electronic contract exchange platforms.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day file management from contract issue through to completion.
• Preparing and issuing off the plan contracts electronically.
• Drafting correspondence to purchasers’ representatives, including responding to requested amendments.
• Taking instructions from clients and providing limited advice.
• Liaising with clients, agents, lenders and other stakeholders, including regular reporting.
• Conducting online searches and enquiries.
• Managing the investment of deposits in line with legislation and contract terms.
• Managing bulk completions and settlements, including: issuing registration notices.
• Coordinating settlements.
• Preparing and managing PEXA workspaces.
• Preparing settlement adjustment statements and funds directions.
• Liaising with discharging mortgagees and other interest holders.
• Preparing notices to complete and other notices required under the contract.

Skills

Licensed Conveyancer

Project conveyancing

Attention to detail

Client service

Interpersonal communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

PEXA

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This specialist property practice acts for large-scale developers on major residential and commercial projects. The conveyancing team is made up of experienced Licensed Conveyancers and Senior Paralegals, supported by junior paralegals.

About the role

You’ll join a high-performing, collaborative team in Sydney to manage and coordinate large-scale off the plan projects, both residential and commercial. You’ll run all stream project conveyancing using digital contract exchange and reporting platforms.

Your responsibilities will include day-to-day file management from contract issue through to completion:

Preparing and issuing off the plan contracts electronically

Drafting correspondence to purchasers’ representatives, including responding to requested amendments

Taking instructions from clients and providing limited advice

Liaising with clients, agents, lenders and other stakeholders, including regular reporting

Conducting online searches and enquiries

Managing the investment of deposits in line with legislation and contract terms

Managing bulk completions and settlements, including:

Issuing registration notices

Coordinating settlements

Preparing and managing PEXA workspaces

Preparing settlement adjustment statements and funds directions

Liaising with discharging mortgagees and other interest holders

Preparing notices to complete and other notices required under the contract

About you

Minimum 4 to 5 years’ experience as a Licensed Conveyancer or Project Conveyancing Paralegal, ideally with large-scale off the plan experience

Strong knowledge of PEXA

Relevant qualifications and a solid understanding of NSW conveyancing legislation, particularly Division 10 of the Conveyancing Act 1919

Exceptional attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills

Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, with a client-service focus

Ability to work under pressure and respond promptly to clients and stakeholders

Experience with document management and finance systems

Desirable but not essential: electronic contract exchange platforms and Microsoft Excel