Licensed Conveyancer / Conveyancing Solicitor

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:

Handling all aspects of residential conveyancing transactions including sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, and leasehold matters.

Conducting title checks, reviewing legal documents, and identifying potential issues.

Drafting and reviewing contracts, lease agreements, and other property-related documents.

Managing correspondence with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other third parties.

Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory and legal requirements, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and GDPR.

Carrying out searches, land registry applications, and raising appropriate enquiries.

Providing expert legal advice to clients regarding property transactions.

Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case management records.

Proactively resolving any issues that may arise during the conveyancing process.

Managing client expectations and delivering excellent customer service.

Key Skills & Experience:

Qualified solicitor, licensed conveyancer, or legal executive with experience in residential conveyancing.

Proven track record of handling a varied caseload of residential property matters.

Strong knowledge of UK property law, Land Registry procedures, and mortgage lending requirements.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple transactions simultaneously.

Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Experience using conveyancing case management systems.

Desirable:

Experience in dealing with leasehold properties and shared ownership schemes.

Knowledge of commercial conveyancing would be an advantage.

Membership of the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) or The Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS).

Benefits:

Performance-related bonuses.

Opportunities for career development and progression.

Support for further training and professional development.

Flexible working arrangements where applicable.

Pension scheme.