Estates Conveyancer

Reed; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Hybrid and flexible working

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Reed is seeking an experienced Conveyancer to join its legal team. The role focuses on progressing plot sale transactions from instruction to completion within a busy, supportive environment and a hybrid working model.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years' experience in plot sales or residential conveyancing, with strong knowledge of the market and excellent attention to detail. You will liaise with solicitors, purchasers and lenders, ensuring AML compliance and timely

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in plot sales conveyancing or residential conveyancing.
• Strong knowledge of the residential property market and conveyancing processes.
• Experience managing a high-volume caseload with high attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Analytical, proactive and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage a busy caseload of plot sale transactions from reservation to completion.
• Prepare and issue draft contracts and handle pre-contract enquiries.
• Monitor progress to meet exchange and completion targets.
• Liaise with solicitors, purchasers, lenders, sales teams and stakeholders.
• Conduct purchaser due diligence and AML compliance including source of funds.
• Provide progress updates to internal stakeholders.
• Support administration of home ownership and sales incentive schemes.
• Manage pre-exchange, pre-completion, completion and post-completion tasks.

Skills

Plot sales conveyancing

Residential conveyancing

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Organisation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management software

Job description

Location: Hybrid (Several Locations)
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Permanent Full-Time

The Opportunity

An established and highly successful residential property organisation is seeking an experienced Conveyancer to join its legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for a conveyancing professional with experience in plot sales or residential property transactions to join a busy and supportive environment where you will play a key role in managing a high-volume caseload of new-build property sales.

Working closely with internal sales, technical, and operational teams, you will be responsible for overseeing the progression of plot sale transactions from instruction through to completion, ensuring a smooth and efficient customer journey while supporting wider business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a busy caseload of plot sale transactions from reservation through to completion.
• Prepare and issue draft contract packs and deal with pre-contract enquiries.
• Monitor and progress transactions to meet exchange and completion targets.
• Liaise with solicitors, purchasers, lenders, sales teams, and other key stakeholders throughout the conveyancing process.
• Conduct purchaser due diligence and assist with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance requirements, including source of funds reviews.
• Provide regular updates and reports on transaction progress to key internal stakeholders.
• Support the administration of home ownership and sales incentive schemes.
• Manage pre-exchange, pre-completion, completion, and post-completion requirements.
• Handle notices and legal documentation relating to landlords, management companies, and property disposals where required.
• Attend progression meetings and proactively identify solutions to potential delays.
• Maintain accurate electronic records and ensure all files comply with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.

About You

The successful candidate will possess:

• A minimum of three years' experience within plot sales conveyancing or residential conveyancing.
• Strong knowledge of the residential property market and conveyancing processes.
• Experience managing a high-volume caseload while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to analyse legal issues quickly and provide practical solutions.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to work.

Desirable Experience

Experience of working with:

• New-build property transactions.
• Affordable housing disposals.
• Shared ownership and home ownership schemes.
• Sales incentive schemes and part exchange transactions.
• Leasehold and freehold residential property matters.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Comfortable working within case management and paperless filing systems.
• Strong reporting and administration capabilities.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid and flexible working opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunity to join a market-leading organisation with a strong pipeline of activity and long-term career prospects.