Senior Residential Conveyancer

Eventus Recruitment Group; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 30.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Training and development

Company social events

Zusammenfassung

Eventus Legal in Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, is hiring a Senior Residential Conveyancer for a hybrid, full-time role. The successful candidate will manage a diverse residential property caseload from instruction to completion, providing clear client updates and maintaining compliance with SRA requirements.

The role requires at least five years of PQE in residential conveyancing, with a track record of handling freehold/leasehold matters, exchanges and completions, and lender interactions.

Qualifikationen

• Qualified solicitor, CILEX or licensed conveyancer with residential experience.
• Proven ability to manage a substantial residential caseload independently.
• Strong knowledge of conveyancing procedures and AML requirements.

Aufgaben

• Manage high-volume freehold/leasehold sales and purchases and remortgages.
• Oversee exchange and completion, liaise with clients and lenders.
• Supervise junior staff and maintain case management records.
• Ensure compliance with SRA requirements and regulatory standards.

Kenntnisse

Residential conveyancing

Client communication

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Case management

IT proficiency

Ausbildung

Solicitor / CILEX / Licensed Conveyancer qualification

Tools

Legal case management systems

IT software

Jobbeschreibung

Eventus Legal are seeking a Senior Residential Conveyancer for an established law firm in Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands. This full-time, permanent job position offers a salary of up to £50,000 depending on experience, hybrid working and 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays. You will manage a varied residential property caseload independently, with the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the office. In addition, the firm offers training and development, a company pension scheme and regular company social events.

Role Responsibilities

As a Senior Residential Conveyancer, you will manage residential property transactions from initial instruction through to completion and post-completion, providing clear advice and regular updates to clients. Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a high-volume caseload of freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity with minimal supervision.
• Investigating title, reviewing searches and enquiries, reporting to clients and lenders, and overseeing exchange and completion.
• Handling post-completion requirements, including SDLT and LTT returns and HM Land Registry applications.
• Acting for mortgage lenders in accordance with the UK Finance Mortgage Lenders' Handbook and individual lender instructions.
• Building effective relationships with clients, estate agents, brokers, lenders and other solicitors, keeping transactions moving proactively.
• Meeting agreed targets for caseloads, completions and billing while maintaining high standards of client service.
• Maintaining accurate case management records and complying with AML, client care, undertakings and applicable SRA requirements.
• Supporting and supervising junior colleagues where required.

About You

This Senior Residential Conveyancer job is suited to an experienced property lawyer who is confident running their own files and taking responsibility for client relationships. Applicants should be able to demonstrate the following:

• Qualification as a Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer, with at least five years' post-qualification experience in residential conveyancing.
• Proven experience of independently managing a substantial residential conveyancing caseload and meeting file and billing targets.
• Sound working knowledge of the Conveyancing Quality Scheme requirements and the UK Finance Mortgage Lenders' Handbook.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach to progressing matters.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and confidence working with clients and professional contacts.
• Competence with legal case management systems and general IT applications.
• Desirable experience of new-build, shared ownership or Right to Buy transactions.
• Desirable experience of supervising junior colleagues or existing relationships with local estate agents and introducers.

Benefits and Rewards

The successful Senior Residential Conveyancer will join a supportive property team, with opportunities to develop their skills and contribute to the firm's work. Benefits and rewards will include:

• A salary of up to £50,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid working, combining office attendance with working from home.
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
• Training and development opportunities.
• A company pension scheme.
• Company events, including social meet-ups twice a year.

About the Law Firm

Our client is an established law firm with a residential property team handling sales, purchases and other conveyancing transactions. The firm offers a supportive working environment and opportunities for training and development. This Senior Residential Conveyancer appointment will provide the opportunity to work independently while supporting the continued growth of its local conveyancing practice.