New Build Conveyancer

Clear IT Recruitment Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after probation

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Clear IT Recruitment Ltd is assisting a Bristol-based client to recruit an experienced New Build Conveyancer. You will join a busy New Build department handling a varied caseload of residential development transactions.

The role requires a qualified Conveyancer with 2+ years PQE or 5 years’ relevant experience, capable of managing own caseload and contributing to business development. Hybrid working is available after probation.

Qualifications

• Qualified conveyancer with at least two years' PQE or five years' relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a residential conveyancing caseload independently.
• Experience in new build and development conveyancing is advantageous.
• Strong technical knowledge and excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of new build residential sales and purchases.
• Take client instructions and maintain accurate file records.
• Perform client onboarding, compliance checks and source of funds reviews.
• Prepare and review contracts and legal documentation for new build purchases and plots.
• Draft title, mortgage and search reports and liaise with lenders.
• Manage exchange of contracts and transfer deeds.
• Assist with post-completion matters and billing.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

IT literate

Client care

Education

Qualified Solicitor/Conveyancer

Tools

Conveyancing software

Job description

My client is recruiting for an experienced New Build Conveyancer to join their Conveyancing team in Bristol.

You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.

This is an opportunity to join a busy and expanding New Build department, managing a varied caseload of residential development transactions. The role would suit a qualified Conveyancer with at least two years' PQE or five years' relevant experience, who is confident managing their own caseload and interested in business development.

The Role

• Managing a caseload of new build residential sales and purchases.
• Taking client instructions and maintaining accurate file records.
• Completing client onboarding, compliance checks and source of funds reviews.
• Preparing and reviewing contract packages and legal documentation for new build purchases and plot sales.
• Raising and responding to enquiries and submitting property searches.
• Drafting title, mortgage and search reports.
• Acting for mortgage lenders and dealing with lender requirements and conditions.
• Managing exchange of contracts and agreeing transfer deeds and leases.
• Preparing and dealing with requisitions and post completion matters.
• Ensuring transactions complete within agreed developer deadlines.
• Advising clients on the progress of matters and associated costs.
• Preparing bills, completion statements and dealing with relevant accounts procedures.
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, estate agents and developers.
• Supporting marketing and business development activities, including networking.
• Working alongside the Commercial Property team on matters relating to new build sales where required.

The Candidate

• Be a qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer, or be working towards qualification.
• Have at least two years' PQE or five years' relevant conveyancing experience.
• Have previous experience managing a residential conveyancing caseload.
• Experience in new build and development conveyancing would be advantageous.
• Be confident managing a busy caseload independently.
• Have strong technical knowledge and excellent attention to detail.
• Be IT literate and confident adapting to new systems and processes.
• Be committed to delivering excellent client care.
• Have strong communication and organisational skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Full time or part time working arrangements, with four days per week considered.
• Hybrid working available following probation.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Focus on employee wellbeing and work life balance.