Residential Conveyancer

The Eventus Recruitment Group; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured wellbeing app

Performance-related bonus

Ongoing training and development

Hybrid working

Four days considered for right person

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

Eventus Legal in Durham, launching a new office for a CQS-accredited firm, seeks an experienced Residential Conveyancer to manage a full caseload including sales, purchases, lettings and remortgages, with hybrid options.

You will join ahead of opening, build relationships with lenders and local property professionals, and benefit from 25 days' holiday, a performance bonus, wellbeing support and ongoing training. Hours 9am-5pm with flexible four-day options.

Qualifications

• Independent management of a full residential conveyancing caseload.
• Strong knowledge of freehold and leasehold transactions and related matters.
• Experience with Land Registry services and lender portals.
• Excellent organisation, communication and client care.
• Personable, relationship-led approach with local contacts.

Responsibilities

• Managing residential conveyancing transactions including sales, purchases, Buy-to-Let, leasehold matters and remortgages.
• Providing proactive communication and professional client care throughout each transaction.
• Using Land Registry and lender portals to progress matters efficiently.
• Maintaining high standards of compliance and file management.
• Developing relationships with lenders and property professionals in Durham.

Skills

Conveyancing

Client communication

Organisation

Autonomy

Relationship building

Education

Solicitor/Licensed Conveyancer/CILEx welcomed

Tools

Case management systems

Land Registry portals

Lender portals

Job description

Eventus Legal are seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancer to play a key part in the launch of a new Durham, County Durham office for an award-winning, CQS-accredited multi-office law firm. This full-time, permanent job offers £30,000 to £35,000 depending on experience, 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays increasing with service, a performance-related bonus, wellbeing support and ongoing training and development. The firm offers genuine flexibility around working patterns, including scope to consider four days for the right person, and hybrid working can also be discussed around individual circumstances. Standard hours are 9am to 5pm and the position is primarily office-based. You will join ahead of the Durham office opening, initially working from another office within County Durham, and have the opportunity to help establish the firm's local presence and develop strong relationships with lenders and other property professionals. The firm is also very open to an established Residential Conveyancer moving with a trusted Legal Secretary or Conveyancing Assistant.

Role Responsibilities

• Managing residential conveyancing transactions including sales, purchases, Buy-to-Let, leasehold matters, new builds, shared ownership, remortgages and transfers of equity.
• Providing proactive communication and excellent client care throughout each transaction.
• Using Land Registry and lender portals to progress matters efficiently and accurately.
• Maintaining high standards of compliance, file management and risk awareness.
• Developing strong local professional relationships with lenders and other property professionals in and around Durham.

Person Specification

This Residential Conveyancer job in Durham, County Durham will suit an established conveyancing professional who is confident managing their own caseload with a high degree of autonomy. Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate the following:

• Proven experience of independently managing a full residential conveyancing caseload.
• Strong working knowledge of freehold and leasehold transactions, new builds and other common residential property matters.
• Experience using legal case management systems, Land Registry services and lender portals.
• Excellent organisation, communication and client care skills.
• A personable, relationship-led approach to clients and local professional contacts.
• Qualification as a Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Chartered Legal Executive is welcomed but is not essential where strong relevant experience can be demonstrated.

Benefits and Rewards

This Residential Conveyancer position combines a competitive package with the opportunity to play a key part in a new Durham office. The successful Residential Conveyancer will also benefit from:

• Salary of £30,000 to £35,000 depending on experience.
• 9am to 5pm hours with genuine flexibility, with four days considered for the right person.
• Hybrid working can be discussed and may be accommodated around individual circumstances.
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Paid staff social events and access to a Health Assured wellbeing app with counselling support.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• The opportunity to join ahead of the Durham office opening and help build its local presence.
• The option to be considered alongside an existing Legal Secretary or Conveyancing Assistant where both are looking to move together.

About the Law Firm

This opportunity is with a growing, CQS-accredited, award-winning property law firm with an established presence across the North East. The firm is known for residential conveyancing and client care, and continues to invest in its regional property teams and local relationships.

Please note, the years' experience and/or salary are listed in our advertisements as a guide. 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.