Administrator - Post Completion Team (Bristol Hybrid)

The Post Completion Team Executive provides specialist administrative and technical support to Real Estate lawyers following property transaction completions. Working within a newly formed centralised team, you'll manage post-completion processes including registrations, SDLT submissions, requisitions, filings and compliance requirements, ensuring all deadlines are met accurately and efficiently. You'll work closely with legal teams, colleagues and external parties to progress matters through to registration, helping deliver a consistent, high-quality and client-focused service across the Built & Natural Environment Division and our national office network.

You will work from our Bristol office on a hybrid basis.

Key responsibilities

• Submission of applications to HM Land Registry and Registers of Scotland.
• SDLT, Land and Buildings Transaction Tax and Land Transaction Tax administration and submissions.
• Registration of transfers, (and dispositions in Scotland) leases, charges, (and standard securities in Scotland) easements (and Servitudes in Scotland) and other property interests.
• Management of requisitions raised by HM Land Registry and Registers of Scotland.
• Preparation and submission of post-completion documentation.
• Monitoring registration progress and ensuring statutory and contractual deadlines are met.
• Liaising with clients, lenders, local authorities, HM Land Registry and other third parties regarding registration matters.
• Maintaining accurate matter records and reporting on registration status.
• Supporting compliance, risk management and audit requirements relating to property transactions.
• Managing large volumes of post-completion work across a varied Real Estate caseload.

Your skills and qualifications

• Experience of working within a legal, property, conveyancing or professional-services environment.
• Experience of managing a varied workload with competing priorities and fixed deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to produce accurate work consistently.
• Good organisational and matter-management skills.
• Ability to identify problems, investigate straightforward issues and elevate risks appropriately.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence working with legal teams and relevant external organisations.
• Ability to work independently within agreed procedures while contributing positively to a team.
• Good digital skills and the ability to learn and use multiple systems.
• Commitment to delivering a reliable, responsive and client-focused service.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to build a career within business support. It is not designed as a pathway to a solicitor or any form of a fee-earning role.

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We've built our law firm on solid foundations of integrity, entrepreneurialism and expertise. This has helped us grow into one of the largest full-service law firms in the UK, with 13 offices and over 1000 colleagues, and counting.

1. Think Ambition: We've built our law firm on solid foundations of integrity, entrepreneurialism and expertise. This has helped us grow into one of the largest full-service law firms in the UK, with 13 offices and over 1,000 colleagues, and counting. Matching individual ambition and our firm's ambition matters. That's why we develop our people by making sure every one of our team feels connected through a clear progression pathway and leadership support. It's helped us to grow an award-winning reputation in the eyes of our clients and competitors that each and every one of the Freeths team works hard to uphold in everything we do.
2. Think Recognition: Sharing success matters to us. We love to showcase excellent work across the firm and celebrate our people through our employee awards. We recognise our teams work hard together to deliver the best solutions for our clients. That's why great work is well rewarded - our rewards and benefits are among the best in the business.
3. Think Together: Our people are at the heart of what makes Freeths such a great place to be. We're a firm where people care about each other and employee wellbeing is high on the agenda. Our firm is set up to ensure everyone's voice is heard, and mutual respect is shown by all. We understand that differences add strength, which means we maintain a diverse culture where everyone has the freedom to be themselves and thrive. We're committed to championing diversity and building an inclusive culture. We want to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people, regardless of their background. We welcome applications from everybody, particularly those from marginalised backgrounds. We celebrate difference, encourage diversity of thought and are dedicated to continually challenging our processes to maintain fairness, equity and transparency.

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