Licensed Conveyancer/Project Conveyancing Paralegal

Colin Biggers & Paisley; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted gym memberships

Complimentary massage

Sports teams and activities

Job summary

Colin Biggers & Paisley in Sydney seeks a Senior Licensed Conveyancer/Project Conveyancing Paralegal to join our Property Practice. You will manage large-scale off-the-plan projects from contract issue to settlement using our digital platforms, coordinating across clients, real estate agents, lenders and internal teams.

You will bring 4–5 years' experience in conveyancing, strong knowledge of PEXA and electronic contract exchange platforms, and an eye for detail.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years' experience as Licensed Conveyancer/Project Conveyancing Paralegal.
• Experience with large scale off the plan developments.
• Strong knowledge of NSW Conveyancing Act 1919, Division 10.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day off the plan conveyancing matters from contract issue to completion.
• Prepare and issue electronic off the plan contracts for residential and commercial.
• Draft correspondence to purchaser's representatives including amendments.
• Liaise with clients, real estate agents, lenders and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate settlements and manage PEXA workspaces.
• Prepare notices to complete and related contract notices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Under pressure

MS Excel

iManage

Elite 3E

PlanIT

PEXA

Tools

PEXA

PlanIT

iManage

Elite 3E

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

About us:

With a rich history founded in 1900, Colin Biggers & Paisley is an Australian based legal practice with offices in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, advising local, national and international clients.

From our origins as a boutique Sydney practice, followed by strategic mergers, we've developed deep expertise to be the lawyers of choice in commercial law with main industry expertise in insurance, construction and property. We also have a strong focus in industries including financial services, government, transport & logistics, aged & community health, education, faith-based enterprises, corporate advisory, cyber and technology.

We are strategic partners, problem-solvers and progress-drivers, dedicated to building and securing the future for our clients, colleagues and communities.

About the team:

The Property Practice at Colin Biggers & Paisley is a specialist property and development practice acting for a number of large scale property developers across Australia with a focus on New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria. We have offices in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne.

Our National Off the Plan Paralegal Team consists of more than half a dozen specialist trained Licensed Conveyancers and Senior Paralegals who solely focus on off the plan large scale developments (both residential and commercial) with the support of a team of junior paralegals.

About the role:

We are searching for a Senior Licensed Conveyancer/Project Conveyancing Paralegal to join our highly regarded and dynamic property and development team in Sydney. The role is within our specialist Off the Plan Property Paralegal Team and is to manage and coordinate various large scale off the plan land and built form projects (both residential and commercial) and run all stream off the plan project conveyancing in relation to those projects using our digital contract exchange and reporting platforms.

The role includes:

• Day to day file management of off the plan large scale conveyancing matters from issue of contract to completion including:
• Preparing and issuing electronically off the plan contracts (both residential and commercial).
• Drafting correspondence to the purchaser's representatives including replying to requested amendments.
• Communicating with clients to receive instructions and to provide limited advice.
• Liaising with clients, real estate agents, lenders and other stakeholders including providing regular reporting where required.
• Conducting on-line searches and enquires.
• Managing investment of deposits in accordance with the relevant legislation and contract terms.
• Managing bulk completion/settlement of matters including:
• issuing of registration notices
• coordination of settlements
• preparation and management for PEXA workspaces
• preparation of settlement adjustment statements and settlement funds directions (and submitting them for approval by relevant parties)
• liaising with discharging mortgagees and other registered interest holders
• preparation of notices to complete and any other notices needed to be issued under the contract for sale

About you:

• Minimum 4 to 5 years' experience as a Licensed Conveyancer/Project Conveyancing Paralegal with strong experience in day to day management of conveyancing matters preferably for large scale off the plan developments.
• Strong knowledge of PEXA.
• Knowledge of PlanIT or other electronic contract exchange platforms (desirable but not essential).
• High attention to and eye for detail.
• Relevant qualifications and a strong understanding of the requirements of the Conveyancing Act 1919 (NSW) in particular Division 10.
• Exceptional communication skills, including interpersonal and written skills with a focus on client service and ability to work within a tight knit team.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, respond promptly and effectively to clients and purchaser's representatives.
• Knowledge and experience of Microsoft products, including Excel (desirable but not essential).
• Knowledge of iManage or similar document management system
• Knowledge of Elite 3E or similar finance system.

Join the team:

Our culture focuses on excellence without losing sight of work-life balance. We work hard for our clients but we also make sure we put our people first. Whether it's taking advantage of our discounted gym memberships across Australia, joining one of our all-star sports teams or enjoying a complimentary massage, Colin Biggers & Paisley offers a suite of unique employee benefits.

Our people are given every opportunity for both career progression and personal growth. We continually invest in our people and support and encourage them as they grow within the practice.

Inclusion and Diversity is a priority for us. “Diversity” to us means diversity in gender, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and ability, and “inclusion” for us means inclusion for all. We are committed to fostering a truly diverse workforce that is inclusive of everyone. Our aim is to be recognised as a leading provider of inclusion and diversity in the legal profession.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability or ethnicity.