Residential Fee Earner - Conveyancing

If you're a skilled and detail-oriented professional looking to take the next step in your career, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We're hiring for a Conveyancer role with a range of responsibilities designed to ensure smooth property transactions.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

Research and communicate with clients via various methods (in-person, email, etc.)
Use a computerised case management system for conveyancing tasks
Take instructions from clients
Prioritise client protection, including measures against fraud and money laundering
Send terms of engagement and fee estimates
Obtain or check Land Registry documents or title deeds
Draft/check sales and purchase contracts, agreeing terms with the other party's conveyancer
Collate and verify legal and financial documents
Handle all financial aspects of transactions
Exchange contracts and complete transactions
Handle leasehold property details such as landlord agreements and rent/service charge apportionment's

Specific Tasks for Purchase Transactions:

Raise enquiries based on draft contract documentation for various property types (freeholds, leaseholds, etc.)
Complete and check Help to Buy/Lifetime ISA forms and bonuses when needed
Conduct and check pre-contract searches on property legality and issues
Check mortgage instructions, ensuring compliance with lender's requirements
Prepare transfer and mortgage deeds, receive mortgage funds, and manage stamp duties and registrations

Development and Compliance:

Continuously update legal knowledge in chosen areas of law via training, webinars, and self-study
Report any concerns and queries to the Head of Department
Ensure compliance with SRA Code of Conduct and SRA Accounts Rules

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