Head of Conveyancing

Overview of the Position We are looking for a Residential Property Conveyancer to join our team. The successful applicant must have experience and the ability to deal with their own caseload of freehold and leasehold residential sales and purchases. Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Solicitor, although Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer would also be considered
• 2+ years' experience essential
• Proven experience within the field Department Specific Requirements
• Manage a caseload with assistance
• The work will be diverse, including but not limited to sales and purchases, mortgages, re-mortgages and buy to lets
• Communicate with clients to receive instructions and give advice
• Work with Estate Agents and Solicitors
• Work with Land Registry documents and title deeds
• Experience of working in a busy Conveyancing department and managing a caseload with minimal supervision Job Specific Duties
• Manage a mixed Conveyancing caseload of freehold and leasehold sale and purchase matters
• Prepare mortgage reports
• Check titles and raise enquiries
• Prepare contracts on sale files
• Deal with enquiries
• Carry out the necessary searches and report to clients on the search results
• Ensure regular communication with clients
• Build relationships with referrers
• Manage clients' expectations
• Prepare matters for completion including Accounts packs
• Any other duties as reasonably requested by Management Job Specific Skills and Competencies / Personal Qualities
• Approachable
• Professional
• Commercially viable
• Possess good relationship-building skills Employee Benefits
• Competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus, role dependant
• 5% pension with Scottish Widows, salary sacrifice if eligible
• 4x life cover (Death in Service Insurance)
• Westfield Healthcare Cash Plan
• Discounted gym membership with Club AZ
• 31 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Birthday day off
• Gifted days at Christmas
• Staff recommendations
• 5* Trust Pilot Review holidays, role dependant