Licensed Conveyancer / Conveyancing Solicitor

LJ Recruitment; West Stow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Career development

Training support

Flexible working

Pension

Job summary

LJ Recruitment is seeking a skilled Residential Conveyancer in the UK to manage a full caseload of residential property transactions from inception to completion. The role requires handling sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, and leasehold matters with attention to detail and compliance.

The candidate should have in-depth knowledge of UK property law, Land Registry procedures, and mortgage lending requirements, along with strong communication and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor, licensed conveyancer, or legal executive with residential conveyancing experience.
• Proven track record handling a varied caseload of residential property matters.
• Strong knowledge of UK property law, Land Registry procedures, and mortgage lending requirements.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of residential conveyancing transactions including sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, and leasehold matters.
• Conduct title checks, review documents, identify issues.
• Draft and review contracts, lease agreements, and related documents.
• Manage correspondence with clients, agents, lenders, and third parties.
• Ensure AML and GDPR compliance and perform land registry searches and applications.
• Provide expert legal advice on property transactions and maintain case records.

Skills

Strong communication

Negotiation skills

Independent work

Conveyancing case management software

Education

Qualified solicitor / licensed conveyancer / legal executive

Tools

Conveyancing case management systems

Job description

Job Title: Residential Conveyancer

Location: Bury St Edmunds

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Residential Conveyancer to join our dynamic legal team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a caseload of residential property transactions, ensuring a smooth and efficient conveyancing process from inception to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handling all aspects of residential conveyancing transactions including sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, and leasehold matters.
• Conducting title checks, reviewing legal documents, and identifying potential issues.
• Drafting and reviewing contracts, lease agreements, and other property-related documents.
• Managing correspondence with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other third parties.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory and legal requirements, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and GDPR.
• Carrying out searches, land registry applications, and raising appropriate enquiries.
• Providing expert legal advice to clients regarding property transactions.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case management records.
• Proactively resolving any issues that may arise during the conveyancing process.
• Managing client expectations and delivering excellent customer service.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Qualified solicitor, licensed conveyancer, or legal executive with experience in residential conveyancing.
• Proven track record of handling a varied caseload of residential property matters.
• Strong knowledge of UK property law, Land Registry procedures, and mortgage lending requirements.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple transactions simultaneously.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience using conveyancing case management systems.

Desirable:

• Experience in dealing with leasehold properties and shared ownership schemes.
• Knowledge of commercial conveyancing would be an advantage.
• Membership of the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) or The Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS).

Benefits:

• Performance-related bonuses.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.
• Support for further training and professional development.
• Flexible working arrangements where applicable.
• Pension scheme.