Post Completion Supervisor

Post Completion Supervisor

Location: LiverpoolSalary: £27,000- £35,000 DOEJob Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Post Completions Supervisor - Residential Property

Location: Wirral or Surrey (Hybrid options available following training and probation)Reporting To: Head of Conveyancing

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Post Completions Supervisor with a strong background in residential conveyancing to oversee post-completion processes across purchases, sales, transfers of equity, and re-mortgages.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and career-focused individual who is keen to establish and lead a growing Post Completions team. The role is heavily compliance-focused and requires excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and a thorough understanding of Land Registry procedures, SDLT submissions, and post-completion workflows.

Key ResponsibilitiesPost-Completion Management

• Manage all post-completion matters relating to residential property transactions, including:
• Purchases
• Sales
• Transfers of Equity
• Re-mortgages
• Prepare, review, and submit Land Registry applications (AP1, FR1, and related forms).
• Respond to Land Registry requisitions efficiently and accurately.
• Ensure the correct registration of titles, charges, restrictions, and interests.
• Liaise with mortgage lenders to satisfy post-completion requirements and panel obligations.
• Monitor and manage post-completion deadlines, diaries, and workflow pipelines.
• Ensure all undertakings are fulfilled and recorded in accordance with established procedures.
• Coordinate with accounts teams regarding residual client balances and file reconciliations.
• Ensure files are closed in line with internal policies once registration is completed.

Compliance & File Auditing

• Conduct regular audits of both open and closed residential conveyancing files.
• Review files against:
• SRA Accounts Rules and Code of Conduct
• UK Finance Mortgage Lenders' Handbook requirements
• Internal compliance procedures and risk management frameworks
• Identify compliance risks, procedural issues, and areas for improvement.
• Produce audit reports with clear findings and practical recommendations.
• Work collaboratively with fee earners and management to address and rectify audit findings.
• Maintain accurate audit records and compliance documentation.

Skills & ExperienceEssential

• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in residential conveyancing post-completion.
• Strong working knowledge of:
• HM Land Registry procedures
• Lender requirements and post-completion obligations
• Experience dealing with Land Registry requisitions and complex title registrations.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational, prioritisation, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload and work effectively to deadlines.
• Confident user of legal case management systems.

Desirable

• Previous file auditing or compliance experience.
• Experience working within an SRA-regulated legal practice.
• Familiarity with compliance reporting frameworks.
• Exposure to regulatory audits or external compliance reviews.

Personal Attributes

• Methodical, organised, and process-driven.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach to risk management.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a wider team.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage effectively with colleagues, lenders, and external stakeholders.
• Motivated to supervise, mentor, and develop others.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements following successful completion of training and probation.
• The opportunity to build and lead a developing Post Completions function.
• Exposure to compliance and regulatory work within a modern legal practice.
• A supportive and forward-thinking working environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

If this sounds like the right step for you in your conveyancing career then apply now!

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Sick pay