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Residential Conveyancer

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Gateley

17d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Birmingham

AI generated summary

  • You need 5 years' experience, strong commercial acumen, good communication, teamwork skills, attention to detail, IT proficiency, and a proactive, organized approach.
  • You will handle various transactions, draft paperwork, manage pre-contract inquiries, negotiate contracts, complete SDLT and Land Registry tasks, ensuring quick and efficient processing.

Requirements

  • Five years' residential conveyancing experience
  • Excellent commercial acumen
  • Good communication skills
  • Team player
  • Ability and willingness to learn
  • Attention to detail
  • Organised with time and documents
  • Ability to prioritise
  • Proactive approach towards work
  • Good IT skills
  • Discretion and professionalism

Responsibilities

  • The successful candidates will be responsible for dealing with a wide range of transactions including unregistered properties bought and sold by way of part exchange by national housebuilders as part of their plot sales procedure. This conveyancing role will involve drafting and sending out conveyancing paperwork, dealing with pre-contract enquiries, reviewing and reporting on title and searches, negotiating and exchanging contracts and dealing with completions. It will also include necessary post-completion formalities, including SDLT and Land Registry registrations. Our clients require these transactions to be dealt with quickly and efficiently. The caseload will reflect these quick turnaround times.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Residential Conveyancer role?

The main responsibility is to manage a caseload of residential property transactions from initial instruction to completion, including drafting paperwork, dealing with enquiries, negotiating contracts, and handling post-completion formalities.

Is previous experience in part exchange or plot sales required for this role?

No, previous experience in part exchange or plot sales is not necessary.

How many years of experience are required for this position?

The successful candidate should have at least five years’ experience in residential conveyancing.

What kind of properties will the conveyancer be working with?

The conveyancer will be dealing with a wide range of transactions including both leasehold and freehold properties.

What skills are essential for this role?

Essential skills include excellent communication, attention to detail, organization, the ability to prioritize, IT skills, and a proactive approach to work.

Will the Residential Conveyancer be working independently or as part of a team?

The successful candidate will manage their own workload and is expected to work with minimal supervision, although they will be part of a larger team.

What type of clients does the team serve?

The team acts for 18 of the top 20 UK housebuilders, institutional landowners, and other large-scale sector participants.

Is there a training or development program available for employees?

Yes, there are wide-ranging learning and development opportunities available via the company’s Learn platform.

Are there any benefits offered to employees?

Yes, employees receive a competitive remuneration package, opportunities for annual bonuses, a comprehensive rewards package, and numerous other benefits.

How does the company support diversity and inclusion?

The company values diversity and inclusion and recruits talented individuals from various backgrounds, providing equal opportunities for all. They have also been recognized by The Law Society for their Diversity and Inclusion Charter.

Gateley

We are Gateley, a legal and professional services group.

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

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