Estates Conveyancer

Michael Page Legal; Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Career development opportunities

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Michael Page Legal is seeking an Estates Conveyancer in Bury St. Edmunds to handle residential property transactions with a focus on compliance and efficient transaction management.

You will support exchanges, completions and post-completion activities, liaise with solicitors and buyers, and help maintain robust case records in a collaborative, fast-paced team. Hybrid working options are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential conveyancing or property law.
• Strong understanding of the conveyancing process from instruction to completion.
• Knowledge of AML, compliance and due diligence requirements.
• Exceptional organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage residential plot sale transactions from instruction to completion.
• Monitor and report on transaction progress and related property sales.
• Prepare and issue legal documentation and respond to enquiries.
• Coordinate exchanges, completions and post-completion activities.
• Conduct AML and customer due diligence checks.
• Maintain accurate case records and management information.
• Liaise with solicitors, purchasers and third-party stakeholders.
• Support performance targets through proactive transaction management.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and industry regulations.
• Contribute to process improvements and best practice initiatives.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Conveyancing process

AML & due diligence

Organisational skills

Caseload management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

New-build experience

Job description

As an Estates Conveyancer in Bury St. Edmunds, you'll handle property transactions and ensure legal compliance in the process. This role plays a key part in keeping the business running smoothly by managing documentation and liaising with relevant parties in the property industry.

Client Details

Leading UK residential property and development organisation.

Description

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing residential plot sale transactions from instruction to completion.
• Monitoring and reporting on transaction progress and related property sales.
• Preparing and issuing legal documentation and responding to enquiries.
• Coordinating exchanges, completions and post-completion activities.
• Conducting AML and customer due diligence checks.
• Maintaining accurate case records and management information.
• Liaising with solicitors, purchasers and third-party stakeholders.
• Supporting performance targets through proactive transaction management.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and industry regulations.
• Contributing to process improvements and best practice initiatives.

Profile

A successful Estates Conveyancer should have:

• Previous experience in residential conveyancing or property law.
• Strong understanding of the conveyancing process from instruction to completion.
• Knowledge of AML, compliance and due diligence requirements.
• Exceptional organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining accuracy.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proactive, commercially aware and solutions-focused approach.
• Experience within new-build property transactions would be advantageous.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression.
• Supportive, collaborative working environment.
• Exposure to a varied and interesting property portfolio.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Flexible and hybrid working options where available.

Ready for your next challenge in residential conveyancing? Join a fast-paced and supportive environment where you'll play a key role in delivering successful property transactions and driving business performance.