Conveyancer

CONNELLS GROUP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a skilled Conveyancer to join its dynamic team in Manchester. This role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse caseload of residential property transactions while providing guidance to team members. You'll be responsible for ensuring due diligence, assessing risks, and communicating effectively with clients and colleagues. With a supportive environment that fosters learning and collaboration, this position is ideal for someone looking to grow their legal career. If you're self-motivated and passionate about property law, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Group Life Assurance Scheme

Option to purchase additional holiday

Potential for remote work

Qualifications

• Qualified with a Law Degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• Experience managing a conveyancing caseload across various transaction types.

Responsibilities

• Handle all legal aspects of residential property transactions.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to team members as needed.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Law Degree

LPC

Licensed Conveyancer

Solicitor

Legal Executive (FCILEX)

Tools

Case Management Systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Conveyancer

We are looking to recruit a Conveyancer to join our team in Manchester. This role is suitable for someone with experience working in a conveyancing environment, handling their own caseload or managing a team of case handlers.

Key Responsibilities of a Conveyancer

• Carry out all legal aspects of residential property transactions, ensuring due diligence in processing leaseholds, freeholds, registered, and unregistered properties.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to team members as needed.
• Support the Team Manager in various tasks.
• Assess risk on transactions and provide appropriate legal advice.
• Review files prior to exchange of contracts for accuracy.
• Perform tasks proactively and prioritize effectively, supporting team members.
• Communicate effectively and implement company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Work in supportive pods within our teams, fostering a friendly environment for learning and excellence.
• Collaborate with Associates, Property Lawyers, Senior Property Lawyers, and your Team Manager.
• Bonus scheme.
• Group Life Assurance Scheme.
• Option to purchase additional holiday.
• Potential for remote work depending on experience and qualifications.

Skills and Experience

• Qualified with a Law Degree, LPC, Licensed Conveyancer, Solicitor, or Legal Executive (FCILEX).
• Experienced in managing a conveyancing caseload across various transaction types, including complex legal matters.
• Excellent communication, time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail is essential.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Case Management Systems and Microsoft Office Suite is preferred but not mandatory.

Conveyancing Direct is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We believe that diversity and inclusion are vital. If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this or other roles.