Plot Sales Conveyancer

Shoosmiths; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoosmiths is seeking a candidate for a role focused on contract management and completion procedures in the United Kingdom. Responsibilities include issuing contract packs, processing exchanges, and preparing completion statements. The position also allows for collaboration with the wider Real Estate team. A commitment to equality and diversity underpins the firm's culture, aiming for a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Issuing and preparing contract packs based on standard documents.
• Processing exchange of contracts.
• Preparation of relevant completion statements.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Issuing and preparing contract packs on the basis of pre-prepared standard documents following receipt of memorandum of sale
• Dealing with pre-contract enquiries under supervision where required
• Processing exchange of contracts
• Dealing with Part exchange purchases and resales
• Preparation of relevant completion statements
• Completion procedures
• Undertaking Land Registry Applications for broader property team
• Completing on line SDLT returns for broader Real Estate team
• Use of Land Registry online
• Procurement of conveyancing searches
• Dealing with incoming phone calls and post
• Correctly doing up outgoing post in time for relevant collection
• Opening of files
• Preparation of bills
• Use of the Document Production System or any replacement system the firm may install
• Use of Word / Excel for production of spreadsheets and reports
• Other duties may involve supporting the wider Real Estate team from time to time

Added advantage but not a pre-requisite

• Preparing site set up documentation/pack to include preparation of the draft contracts, transfers, title pack and site set up documents
• Liaising with the client and preferred solicitors to approve the draft transfer and estate layout plans
• Dealing with deeds of easements and deeds of covenant, substation transfers and infrastructure and utility agreements
• Dealing with sale of freehold blocks of apartments

Equal opportunities

Our approach to our people is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion and well-being. Our ambition is to build a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents, and a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues. This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.