Job Title: Residential Property Conveyancer
PQE: 2+ years
Location: Manchester, Bolton [on-site]
Salary: Dependant on Experience
About the Company
Employing around 200 staff members, the firm has expanded steadily over the years and now operates a number of offices across the North West, while maintaining a strong regional presence, several departments also support clients across England and Wales.
The practice has achieved a range of recognised industry accreditations throughout its service divisions, including the highly regarded Lexcel Practice Management Standard.
About the Role
This is an exciting vacancy for an experienced Solicitor 2+PQE to work in our very busy client’s Conveyancing Department at their Bolton office.
Responsibilities
- Managing a caseload of residential property transactions from instruction through to completion.
- Handling freehold and leasehold sales, purchases, transfers of equity, and new build transactions.
- Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, solicitors, and other third parties throughout the conveyancing process.
- Preparing and reviewing contracts, transfer deeds, mortgage documents, and completion statements.
- Conducting property searches and reviewing search results.
- Raising and responding to enquiries related to property transactions.
- Advising clients on legal matters relating to residential property and explaining the conveyancing process clearly.
- Ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering regulations and internal procedures.
- Managing exchange of contracts and completion arrangements.
- Calculating and arranging Stamp Duty Land Tax submissions and Land Registry applications.
- Maintaining accurate case records and updating case management systems.
- Meeting deadlines and ensuring transactions progress efficiently.
- Providing a high standard of client care and maintaining strong professional relationships.
- Assisting with post-completion matters and file closure procedures.
- Keeping up to date with changes in property law, regulations, and industry practices.
- Supporting business development activities and helping to generate repeat business and referrals where appropriate.
- Qualifications
- Experience of small business transactions would be useful along with purchase/sale transactions and leases.
Required Skills
- Good organisational skills
- Excellent attention to detail (accuracy essential)
- Strong communication skills
- Good IT skills
- Ability to work well within a team
- Pay range and compensation package
- Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Pension scheme
- Attendance bonus
- 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years
- Birthday holiday
- Life insurance - 2x annual salary
- Paid car parking space
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Northern Rail discount scheme
- Cycle2Work scheme
- Quarterly Fruit Baskets
- Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)
- Staff Introduction Scheme (Refer a success applicant and get £500)
- Dress down once a month
- Annual Christmas Party & Events
- Charity fundraisers
- Training and Development