Job Title: Residential Conveyancer
Location: Bury St Edmunds
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Full-time
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Residential Conveyancer to join our dynamic legal team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a caseload of residential property transactions, ensuring a smooth and efficient conveyancing process from inception to completion.
Key Responsibilities:
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Handling all aspects of residential conveyancing transactions including sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, and leasehold matters.
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Conducting title checks, reviewing legal documents, and identifying potential issues.
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Drafting and reviewing contracts, lease agreements, and other property-related documents.
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Managing correspondence with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other third parties.
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Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory and legal requirements, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and GDPR.
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Carrying out searches, land registry applications, and raising appropriate enquiries.
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Providing expert legal advice to clients regarding property transactions.
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Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case management records.
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Proactively resolving any issues that may arise during the conveyancing process.
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Managing client expectations and delivering excellent customer service.
Key Skills & Experience:
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Qualified solicitor, licensed conveyancer, or legal executive with experience in residential conveyancing.
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Proven track record of handling a varied caseload of residential property matters.
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Strong knowledge of UK property law, Land Registry procedures, and mortgage lending requirements.
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Ability to work independently and manage multiple transactions simultaneously.
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Strong communication and negotiation skills.
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Experience using conveyancing case management systems.
Desirable:
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Experience in dealing with leasehold properties and shared ownership schemes.
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Knowledge of commercial conveyancing would be an advantage.
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Membership of the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) or The Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS).
Benefits:
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Performance-related bonuses.
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Opportunities for career development and progression.
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Support for further training and professional development.
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Flexible working arrangements where applicable.
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Pension scheme
