Residential Property Conveyancer

Eventus Recruitment Group; Tunbridge Wells; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Christmas week closure

Holiday purchase scheme

Bonus leave up to 12 days per year

Medicash Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Workplace pension

Social events

Monthly staff events with prizes

Job summary

Eventus Legal in Tunbridge Wells is seeking a qualified Residential Conveyancer with 2+ years PQE to join the team. The role offers a salary of £45,000 to £65,000 depending on experience, plus a performance-based bonus and hybrid working.

After an initial onboarding and probation period, you will work three days in the office and two days remotely, with 26 days annual leave, Christmas week closure, and the ability to purchase additional days. Medicash scheme and other benefits are included.

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE in residential conveyancing.
• Capable of managing a caseload with autonomy.
• Knowledge of remortgages, freehold/leasehold title matters and transfers of equity.
• Good knowledge of the Tunbridge Wells property market.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage deadlines.
• Professional, accurate and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage residential property sales and purchases from instruction to post completion.
• Handle remortgages, equity release transactions, transfers of equity.
• Review title for freehold and leasehold properties.
• Maintain high standard of client care and progress matters efficiently.
• Support and train conveyancing assistants within the department.
• Develop professional contacts locally and contribute to business development opportunities.
• Cross refer clients to other departments when appropriate.
• Provide cover for other offices when reasonably required.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Caseload management

Client communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Eventus Legal is seeking a qualified Residential Conveyancer with 2+ years PQE to join the Tunbridge Wells offices of a large and well know law firm. Offering a salary of £45,000 to £65,000 depending on experience, a performance based bonus, hybrid working is available, after an initial three month onboarding and probation period, with three office and two remote working from home days, and medicash scheme. You will receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Christmas week closure, ability to purchase additional holiday days, and the exceptional opportunity to earn an extra 12 days additional leave through achieving monthly targets.

Role Responsibilities

This is a varied residential conveyancing position with responsibility for managing matters from initial instruction through to post completion. Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing residential property sales and purchases from instruction through to post completion.
• Handling remortgages, equity release transactions, transfers of equity and matrimonial transfers.
• Reviewing and checking title for freehold and leasehold properties.
• Maintaining a high standard of client care and progressing matters efficiently and accurately.
• Supporting and training conveyancing assistants within the department where required.
• Developing professional contacts in the local area and contributing to business development opportunities.
• Cross referring clients to other departments where appropriate.
• Providing cover for other offices when reasonably required.

Skills and Experience Required

The successful Residential Conveyancer will be qualified with at least 2 years PQE and have practical experience of running residential property matters and be confident managing a caseload with appropriate autonomy. You should also be able to demonstrate the following:

• At least two years PQE working in residential conveyancing.
• Experienced at handling a residential property caseload, including sales and purchases.
• Knowledge of remortgages, freehold and leasehold title matters, and transfers of equity.
• Good knowledge of the local property market and surrounding Tunbridge Wells area.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities.
• A professional, accurate and client focused approach to your work.
• The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and provide support to junior team members.

Salary and Benefits

The law firm offers a strong package combining competitive remuneration, flexibility and additional performance related rewards. The successful Residential Conveyancer will also benefit from:

• Salary of £45,000 to £65,000 depending on experience.
• Performance based annual bonus linked to fee income targets.
• Hybrid working is available, after an initial three onboarding and probation period, with three days office and two working remotely from home.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Christmas week closure.
• Holiday purchase scheme allowing up to three additional days.
• Bonus holiday scheme offering up to 12 additional days leave per year where monthly income targets are achieved.
• Workplace pension.
• Social events.
• Monthly staff events with prizes.
• Medicash Scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.

About the Law Firm

Our client provides services to individuals and businesses across a broad range of legal practice areas. The firm places strong emphasis on teamwork and combines the accessibility of local offices, such as this one in Tunbridge Wells, with the resources and expertise of a wider network. Its Tunbridge Wells team provides residential property services alongside other commercial and private client legal work.

We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.