Estates Conveyancer

Location: Hybrid (Several Locations)
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Permanent Full-Time

The Opportunity

An established and highly successful residential property organisation is seeking an experienced Conveyancer to join its legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for a conveyancing professional with experience in plot sales or residential property transactions to join a busy and supportive environment where you will play a key role in managing a high-volume caseload of new-build property sales.

Working closely with internal sales, technical, and operational teams, you will be responsible for overseeing the progression of plot sale transactions from instruction through to completion, ensuring a smooth and efficient customer journey while supporting wider business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a busy caseload of plot sale transactions from reservation through to completion.
• Prepare and issue draft contract packs and deal with pre-contract enquiries.
• Monitor and progress transactions to meet exchange and completion targets.
• Liaise with solicitors, purchasers, lenders, sales teams, and other key stakeholders throughout the conveyancing process.
• Conduct purchaser due diligence and assist with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance requirements, including source of funds reviews.
• Provide regular updates and reports on transaction progress to key internal stakeholders.
• Support the administration of home ownership and sales incentive schemes.
• Manage pre-exchange, pre-completion, completion, and post-completion requirements.
• Handle notices and legal documentation relating to landlords, management companies, and property disposals where required.
• Attend progression meetings and proactively identify solutions to potential delays.
• Maintain accurate electronic records and ensure all files comply with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.

About You

The successful candidate will possess:

• A minimum of three years' experience within plot sales conveyancing or residential conveyancing.
• Strong knowledge of the residential property market and conveyancing processes.
• Experience managing a high-volume caseload while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to analyse legal issues quickly and provide practical solutions.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to work.

Desirable Experience

Experience of working with:

• New-build property transactions.
• Affordable housing disposals.
• Shared ownership and home ownership schemes.
• Sales incentive schemes and part exchange transactions.
• Leasehold and freehold residential property matters.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Comfortable working within case management and paperless filing systems.
• Strong reporting and administration capabilities.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid and flexible working opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunity to join a market-leading organisation with a strong pipeline of activity and long-term career prospects.

Contact Sophie Clarke at Reed (Norwich) to find out more