Residential Conveyancer

Emerald Law Solicitors; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Off

Paid exam leave

Christmas Closure

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Remote and hybrid roles

Laptop required

Job summary

Emerald Law Solicitors seeks an experienced Residential Conveyancer to manage property transactions from inception to completion. You will liaise with clients, solicitors and agents, draft and review key documents, and ensure updates across the case management system.

The role requires 3+ years of experience handling own caseload, strong communication, and excellent time management. Remote and hybrid options are available; you must provide a suitable laptop.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Residential Conveyancer essential with at least 3 years handling own caseload.
• Strong communication skills for interaction with clients and stakeholders.
• Excellent time management to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks.
• Proficiency in IT systems relevant to conveyancing processes.
• Exceptional organisational abilities to manage multiple cases simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage residential property transactions from inception to completion.
• Liaise with clients, solicitors and estate agents to provide regular updates.
• Draft and review documents including title reports, mortgage reports and search reports; keep case management updated.
• Conduct property searches, raise and respond to enquiries, review mortgage offers, and report to clients.
• Submit Land Registry applications and SDLT returns; perform AML checks and verify funds.
• Ensure compliance with all legal requirements and handle financial aspects of transactions.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

IT systems proficiency

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Licensed Conveyancer / Solicitor / Legal Executive (CILEX) preferred

Tools

Case management system

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Residential Conveyancer to join our team in handling property transactions. The ideal candidate will have previous conveyancing experience with a thorough understanding of residential property transactions and a proven track record in managing all aspects of the conveyancing process. This role requires a detailed oriented individual with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities:

- Managing residential property transactions from inception to completion.

- Liaising with clients, solicitors, and estate agents to provide regular updates to all

- Drafting and reviewing legal documents including reports on title, mortgage reports, search reports ensuring the case management system is updated throughout

- Conducting property searches, raising and replying to enquiries, reviewing mortgage offers and reporting to clients accordingly, submitting Land Registry applications and SDLT returns, carrying out AML checks and checking proof of funds.

- Ensuring compliance with all legal requirements

- Handling financial aspects of property transactions

Experience:

- Previous experience as a Residential Conveyancer is essential with at least 3 years experience handling your own caseload being essential.

- Strong communication skills to interact effectively with clients and stakeholders

- Excellent time management skills to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks efficiently

- Proficiency in IT systems relevant to conveyancing processes

- Exceptional organisational abilities to manage multiple cases simultaneously

Professional qualification as a Licensed Conveyancer, Solicitor or Legal Executive (CILEX) is preferred but not essential.

Salary from £40,000 and is dependent on experience.

Fully remote and hybrid roles available. Candidate must own their own laptop.

Working pattern: ;Monday- Friday 9am- 5pm- Full time

Additional Benefits

• Birthday Off
• Paid exam leave for work related exams
• Christmas Closure
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays ( 2 days annual leave reserved for Christmas Closure)