Plot Conveyancer (In-house)

Location: Sheffield office Department: Legal Contract: Permanent Closing date: 17/05/2026

Benefits & Rewards

• Heath insurance
• Life insurance
• Company pension
• Wellness programmes
• Specialist healthcare services
• Parental leave
• Extended holiday leave
• Performance bonuses

About the role

At honey, we are committed to creating exceptional homes and providing outstanding service to our clients. We are a forward-thinking, dynamic company that values professionalism, integrity, and innovation in everything we do. As we continue to expand, we are looking for an adaptable forward thinking Plot Conveyancer to join our legal team and support our growing business.

The role

As an In-house plot conveyancer, you will be responsible for the day to day plot conveyancing on new build developments. You will consult with the regional offices and coordinate with the Sales, commercial, land and technical teams to provide a comprehensive reporting and monitoring system for the progress and completion of plot and part exchange transactions. You will collaborate closely with internal teams, solicitors, and other stakeholders to ensure that sales and residential purchases proceed smoothly and in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. This role requires someone with in-depth knowledge of property law, excellent diligence, and the ability to work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities will include:

• Dealing with plot sales as well any associated part exchanges and resales to include investigating title for both freehold and leasehold properties, making preliminary enquiries and further enquiries where necessary and preparing reports on title.
• Ensure all legal documentation, including contracts, titles, and searches, are accurate and complete.
• Conduct due diligence, including title checks, planning permissions, and any relevant land covenants or restrictions.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of property and conveyancing laws and regulations.
• Maintaining knowledge and understanding of current home ownership schemes e.g. Help to Buy, First homes and current sales incentive schemes.
• Purchaser due diligence and consideration of Anti-Money Laundering issues including source of funds.
• Making local land charges searches and additional enquiries of the local authority and such other searches as may be appropriate.
• Ensure that all conveyancing transactions are managed in accordance with company policies, timelines, and compliance requirements.
• Manage multiple transactions simultaneously, ensuring efficient and timely completions.
• Collaborate closely with the wider legal team to ensure smooth processes and adherence to deadlines.

The candidate:

• Ideal candidates will have experience in a plot sales environment OR residential conveyancing practice along with a detailed understanding of the residential property environment and having a minimum of three years relevant experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the conveyancing processes.
• Experience in handling high volume work and the ability to remain calm and collected.
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels and to analyse complex legal issues quickly.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to spot potential issues before they arise.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise with various stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong critical thinking skills and an initiative-taking approach to resolving issues.
• A team player who works collaboratively and supports colleagues to achieve shared goals.
• At honey we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law.

Conveyancer (In-house) employer: Homes by honey