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