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Connells Group

17d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Cardiff

AI generated summary

  • You should have a Law Degree or equivalent, experience in managing conveyancing, strong communication, time management, detail orientation, and teamwork skills. Knowledge of case systems and Office is a plus.
  • You will manage 50 conveyancing files, draft legal documents, communicate with clients, conduct searches, and handle post-completion work for freeholds and leaseholds, with potential training on complex matters.

Requirements

  • Qualified candidates with a Law Degree, LPC, qualified Licensed Conveyancer, Solicitor or Legal Executive (FCILEX) are preferred but not essential.
  • You will be experienced in managing a conveyancing caseload.
  • Excellent communicator, who can demonstrate good time management, alongside organisational and problem-solving skills. Accuracy and the ability to pay attention to detail is crucial.
  • Self-motivated and able to work alone or as part of a team.
  • Knowledge of Case Management Systems and Microsoft Office especially Word, Excel and Outlook is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

  • You will be responsible for managing an average caseload of 50 files which includes all aspects of the conveyancing transactions from instruction to completion, registration, and closure of the file.
  • Taking instructions, keeping accurate file notes, communicating with clients and 3rd parties, and completing tasks. You will draft legal documents including Standard Precedent Letters, Contract Packs, Title Reports, Exchange and Completion letters, general correspondence, and Land Registry and HMRC forms.
  • Carry out Pre-completion, Land Registry and Conveyancing searches accurately and timely. You will ensure the file is ready for exchange and completion, making sure all the correct and necessary paperwork and funds are in place.
  • Carry out Post Completion work including preparing and sending applications to the Land Registry, Stamp Duty Land Tax submissions, file closures and checking account ledgers.
  • As a Property Lawyer you have a mixed caseload of Freeholds and Leaseholds. You may receive training on more complex matters such shared ownership, unregistered properties, acting for companies, lease variations and extensions, and new builds.

FAQs

What is the salary for the Property Lawyer position?

The position offers a salary of £40k OTE with an uncapped bonus opportunity.

Where is this Property Lawyer position located?

The Property Lawyer position is based in Cardiff.

What qualifications are preferred for this role?

Qualified candidates with a Law Degree, LPC, qualified Licensed Conveyancer, Solicitor, or Legal Executive (FCILEX) are preferred but not essential.

How many cases will I be responsible for managing?

You will be responsible for managing an average caseload of 50 files.

What types of transactions will I be handling?

You will handle all aspects of conveyancing transactions from instruction to completion, registration, and closure of the file, including freehold and leasehold properties.

Will I receive training for complex matters?

Yes, you may receive training on more complex matters such as shared ownership, unregistered properties, lease variations and extensions, and new builds.

Is there support and guidance available for new Property Lawyers?

Yes, day-to-day guidance and support will be provided by your supervising Conveyancer, who will assist with your ongoing career development.

Are there opportunities for additional holiday?

Yes, there is an option to buy additional holiday.

What benefits does this position offer?

Benefits include a bonus scheme, Group Life Assurance Scheme, and the opportunity for remote work depending on experience and qualification.

What skills and experience are important for this role?

Important skills include experience in managing a conveyancing caseload, excellent communication, time management, organizational and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

Is Connells Group an equal opportunities employer?

Yes, Connells Group is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of various personal characteristics.

Connells Group

Real Estate
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1936
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Connells Group is the largest and most successful estate agency network and property services provider in the UK. Founded in 1936 and with a network of over 1,200 branches nationwide, the Group combines residential sales and lettings expertise with a range of consumer and corporate services including new homes, mortgage services, conveyancing, EPC provision, surveying, corporate lettings, asset management, land & planning, LPA receivers and auctions. In addition to operating under the Connells brand, the Group trades under 85 well-known local names including Abbotts, Allen & Harris, Ashley Adams, Bagshaws Residential, Bairstow Eves, Barnard Marcus, Brown & Merry, Burchell Edwards, Fox & Sons, Gascoigne Halman, Hamptons, John D. Wood, Jones & Chapman, Manners & Harrison, Paul Dubberley, Peter Alan, Roger Platt, Rook Matthews Sayer, Shipways, Slater Hogg & Howison, Swetenhams, Sharman Quinney, Taylors and William H Brown. As well as residential property sales and lettings, the Group has a comprehensive range of B2C and B2B services including new homes, mortgage services, conveyancing, EPCs, surveying, corporate lettings, PRS, Build to Rent, asset management, land & planning, LPA receivers, commercial real estate and auctions. Corporate clients benefit from Connells Group’s broad range of award-winning services and depth of experience and expertise. Connells Group is a subsidiary of the Skipton Building Society, one of the UK’s largest providers of financial services and products.