Leeds: Real Estate Post-Completion Specialist (Hybrid)

Confidential; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

25 days' annual leave

Company pension 5%

Annual discretionary bonus (3–7%)

Job summary

Confidential, a Global law firm, based in Leeds City Centre, is recruiting a Real Estate Post Completion Executive to join a brand-new Post Completion Team within its Built and Natural Environment division in Leeds.

You will manage post-completion processes, including Land Registry AP1 submissions, SDLT, and registrations, supporting solicitors and clients with efficient service. The role offers hybrid working and a clear path to develop processes and workflows.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a Real Estate post-completion team or similar legal environment.
• Experience preparing and submitting Land Registry applications, including AP1s.
• Experience dealing with Land Registry requisitions and resolving registration queries.
• Knowledge of post-completion processes, including SDLT submissions.
• Experience managing a high volume of matters and competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting applications to HM Land Registry, including AP1 applications.
• Managing Land Registry requisitions and ensuring these are resolved promptly.
• Processing registrations relating to property transactions, including transfers, leases, charges and other property interests.
• Handling post-completion documentation and associated tax submissions, including SDLT.
• Monitoring registration applications and ensuring statutory, contractual and client deadlines are met.
• Liaising with solicitors, clients, lenders, HM Land Registry and other relevant third parties.
• Maintaining accurate matter records and providing updates on registration progress.
• Managing a varied and high-volume caseload, ensuring all matters are progressed efficiently.
• Supporting compliance, risk management and continuous improvement of post-completion processes.

Job description

Confidential, a Global law firm, based in Leeds City Centre, is recruiting a Real Estate Post Completion Executive to join a brand-new Post Completion Team within its Built and Natural Environment division in Leeds.

You will manage post-completion processes, including Land Registry AP1 submissions, SDLT, and registrations, supporting solicitors and clients with efficient service. The role offers hybrid working and a clear path to develop processes and workflows.