Jobs in Catthorpe

Conveyancer Maternity Cover 12 months

Our client one of the largest property developers in the UK, are looking for an experienced Conveyancer to join their in- house legal team on a fixed term contract. The purpose of the role is to manage the legal process of Residential Property transactions, primarily the sale of new- build homes and the part exchange properties

What you’ll do as a Conveyancer

* Reporting to the company Solicitor heading the Plot Team

* Managing and running plot sales, part exchanges and purchases for such group companies that are designated to you

* Ensuring that the caseload is managed and conducted efficiently to achieve exchanges within the required timescales

* Preparing individual plot documentation and manage the transfer of the lease process to facilitate accurate and efficient legal completion

* Dealing with part exchange transactions – title checking and reporting

* Conduct title checks and report on part exchange transactions to identify risks and support informed decision making

* You will build relationships with purchaser’s solicitors, and the Group Legal Department and regional operating companies

* Attending meetings with the sales team to review caseload

* Dealing with post completion matters such as SDLT returns and land Registration where necessary

* Advising and assisting on issues which arise during plot sales and part exchange transactions and where appropriate, dealing with plot sales and part exchange transactions

* Dealing with lease/transfer variations and reversion sales

* Dealing with the recovery of retentions (non-litigious)

* Carrying our AML checks

Candidate

* You will be an experienced and motivated Conveyancer or Fee Earner able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of Residential Conveyancing, practice, and procedure

* Qualification through the Institute of Legal Executives, Council of Licensed Conveyancers or to at least degree level in law would be an advantage

* Previous experience of handling plot sales for a residential house builder (either in house or in private practice) would be a distinct advantage

* The successful candidate will be able to work with modern computer-based technology

* You will be self-motivated, adaptable , have good team and communication skills

* Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

Company Benefits

* 21 day’s annual leave plus Bank Holiday’s, plus 3 days’ given for Christmas closure

* Life Cover & Contributory Pension

* Company Bonus

* Bupa Private Health

* Employee Benefits Platform – Giving you access to – buying a new home at a discounted price

* Share save scheme

* Potential for progression and support with qualifications

* Hybrid working up to two days per week working from home after probation period

* Onsite Parking

* Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm

Apply Now.

If you feel this is the right opportunity for you, Contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd, quoting reference JSL2403 OR email now your cv or call for a confidential discussion .

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All successful applications will be responded to within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion