Legal Assistant

Wild Recruitment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional recruitment agency is seeking a Legal Assistant to support a Partner in a busy team. The role involves managing conveyancing transactions, liaising with clients and stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with Land Registry processes. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in conveyancing and excellent organizational skills. This is a full-time office-based position in Milton Keynes, Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Stable working hours

Qualifications

• Significant experience in conveyancing support roles.
• Strong knowledge of Land Registry processes and SDLT applications.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist with property transactions including transfer of equity and mortgage matters.
• Liaise with estate agents, solicitors, and clients throughout the process.
• Raise and respond to enquiries and manage client communications.

Skills

Conveyancing support

Land Registry processes

Negotiation skills

Client communication

Attention to detail

Job description

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join a busy and professional team. This role involves supporting a Partner with all aspects of conveyancing transactions, including sales and purchases, file set-up, and handling new build and shared ownership properties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with property transactions including transfer of equity and mortgage matters.
• Liaise with estate agents, solicitors, and clients throughout the process.
• Raise and respond to enquiries, secure mortgage funds, and manage client communications via telephone, email, and in-person meetings.
• Undertake anti-money laundering and conflict checks.
• Prepare or review sales contracts and collate supporting legal documentation.
• Manage transactions from instruction through to completion.
• Work closely with the Accounts Department to review source of funds and wealth.

Additional Duties:

• Liaise with the Land Registry and manage portal submissions.
• Upload information and handle SDLT applications and requisitions.
• Assist with management company requirements and stamp duty regulations.

Requirements:

• Significant experience in conveyancing support roles.
• Strong knowledge of Land Registry processes and SDLT applications.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Full time office based role
• Working hours are Monday to Friday 9am until 5.15pm

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.