Residential Conveyancer

Mallory Pryce Ltd; Bury St Edmunds; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Mallory Pryce Ltd is seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancer to manage a varied residential property caseload from instruction through to completion. You will own the legal work, provide updates to clients and ensure compliance.

You will handle sales, purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity, across freehold and leasehold properties, with responsibilities spanning drafting, title reviews and completion actions.

Qualifications

• At least five years’ experience managing a mixed residential conveyancing caseload.
• Confident handling freehold and leasehold matters.
• Able to manage a busy caseload independently with minimal supervision.
• Well organised, self-motivated and comfortable working remotely.
• A clear and professional communicator with strong client-care skills.
• Experienced in using case management systems and online search providers.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of residential sales, purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity.
• Handle additional residential matters such as shared ownership, first registrations, probate sales and new-build transactions.
• Work on both freehold and leasehold properties.
• Draft and approve contracts and transfer deeds.
• Raise and respond to pre-contract enquiries and follow up on outstanding replies.
• Review searches, title documents and leases and prepare reports on title for clients.
• Prepare completion statements and request mortgage funds.
• Agree and manage exchange and completion dates.
• Keep clients, estate agents, brokers and other firms informed throughout the transaction.
• Arrange handover of completed files to the post-completion team.
• Ensure files meet anti-money laundering, source-of-funds and risk requirements.
• Maintain accurate case management notes and file records.

Skills

Residential conveyancing experience

Remote working

Client communication

Case management systems

Anti-money laundering awareness

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Licensed Conveyancer

Chartered Legal Executive

Tools

Case management software

Online search providers

Job description

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Residential Conveyancer to manage a varied residential property caseload from instruction through to completion. You will take ownership of the legal work, provide clear updates to clients and other parties, and ensure files meet relevant compliance requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of residential sales, purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity

• Handle a range of additional residential matters, such as shared ownership, first registrations, probate sales and new-build transactions

• Work on both freehold and leasehold properties

• Draft and approve contracts and transfer deeds

• Raise and respond to pre-contract enquiries, following up on outstanding replies

• Review searches, title documents and leases, and prepare reports on title for clients

• Prepare completion statements and request mortgage funds

• Agree and manage exchange and completion dates

• Keep clients, estate agents, brokers and other firms informed throughout the transaction

• Arrange the handover of completed files to the post-completion team

• Ensure files meet anti-money laundering, source-of-funds and risk requirements

• Maintain accurate case management notes and file records

About you

• Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Chartered Legal Executive, or an experienced conveyancing fee earner with equivalent expertise

• At least five years’ experience managing a mixed residential conveyancing caseload

• Confident handling freehold and leasehold matters

• Able to manage a busy caseload independently and with minimal supervision

• Well organised, self-motivated and comfortable working remotely

• A clear and professional communicator with strong client-care skills

• Experienced in using case management systems and online search providers