Residential Conveyancer

Eventus Legal Recruitment is seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancer to join a busy and rapidly growing Residential Conveyancing team in Farnham, Surrey. This opportunity is open to qualified Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives and Licensed Conveyancers who have strong technical knowledge of residential property transactions and experience managing their own caseload.

The successful Residential Conveyancer in Farnham, Surrey will join a highly regarded Legal 500 firm that is known for providing practical legal advice, delivering excellent client care and investing in the professional development of its employees. This is an excellent opportunity for a Residential Conveyancer who is looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and progressive firm offering a salary of between £40,000 and £55,000 (depending on experience). The Residential Conveyancer in Farnham, Surrey will receive an extensive benefits package including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas office shutdown, pension scheme, life assurance, health schemes, funded professional subscriptions, and support towards relevant professional qualifications.

Role Responsibilities

The Residential Conveyancer in Farnham, Surrey will manage a varied caseload of residential property transactions from initial instruction through to completion and file closure. Responsibilities will include:

• Managing a full caseload of residential conveyancing matters
• Handling freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Advising on remortgages and transfers of equity
• Managing transactions from initial instruction through to completion and post completion
• Reviewing titles, searches and supporting documentation
• Drafting and reviewing contracts and transfer documents
• Raising and responding to enquiries
• Reporting clearly to clients throughout the transaction
• Liaising with estate agents, lenders, solicitors and other relevant third parties
• Ensuring all matters comply with regulatory, lender and internal requirements
• Managing deadlines and progressing transactions efficiently
• Providing support and technical guidance to other members of the Residential Conveyancing team
• Contributing to business development and networking activities
• Building and maintaining relationships with local professional contacts and introducers
• Supporting the continued growth and profile of the Residential Conveyancing department

Person Specification

Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives and Licensed Conveyancers with experience managing residential property transactions.

The successful Residential Conveyancer in Farnham, Surrey will ideally demonstrate:

• Around three to five years of post qualification experience in residential conveyancing
• Experience managing a varied residential property caseload from instruction through to conclusion
• Strong technical knowledge of residential conveyancing law and procedure
• Experience across freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong client care and relationship management skills
• The ability to explain complex legal matters clearly and practically
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• A commercial and proactive approach to progressing matters
• Strong business development and networking skills
• The ability to work collaboratively and support colleagues within the department
• A motivated, professional and positive approach

Benefits and Rewards

The Residential Conveyancer in Farnham, Surrey will receive:

• Salary of £40,000 to £55,000 depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with a matching 5 per cent contribution
• Life assurance
• Group Income Protection scheme
• BUPA cashback plan
• Private Medical Insurance, subject to scheme rules
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Employee Assistance Programmes including a GP consultation service
• Funded professional subscription fees
• Support towards professional qualifications
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Volunteering programme
• A range of social events including a summer party and Christmas party
• Ongoing career progression opportunities

About the Company

The Residential Conveyancer in Farnham, Surrey will join a well established full service law firm that advises individuals and businesses from offices across Surrey and the Thames Valley. The firm is recognised by the Legal 500 across several practice areas and has developed a strong reputation for providing practical, proactive and straightforward legal advice while placing client care at the centre of its service.

The Residential Conveyancing team in Farnham, Surrey is expanding rapidly and provides advice across a broad range of residential property transactions. The successful Residential Conveyancer will join an experienced and supportive team that values technical quality, collaboration and excellent client service. This opportunity would suit a Residential Conveyancer who enjoys taking ownership of their caseload, building professional relationships and contributing to the continued growth of a successful residential property department.

Next Steps

Apply now online for immediate consideration if your skills and experience align with this Residential Conveyancer job in Farnham, Surrey.