We are recruiting an experienced Conveyancer to join and lead our Residential Conveyancing team in Kingswood.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior Residential Conveyancer looking to progress to Senior Associate or Legal Director level, with the responsibility of leading a team.
You will be dealing with a range of residential property transactions (including sales, purchases, transfers and remortgages) and will be well supported by a Paralegal and Legal Secretary. We focus on high-quality service over quantity of transactions and do not have a 'high volume' business model.
The wider Residential Conveyancing team is among the biggest in Bristol, spanning four of our five offices. Reviewing compliance documentation and analysing source of funds evidence for AML.
Drafting or considering contract packages.
Drafting title, mortgage and search reports.
Acting for mortgage lenders.
Giving undertakings in the approved form in conveyancing matters.
Notifying the Head of Department of any complaints received and assisting with resolving these.
Compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and the Rules on the Professional Conduct of Solicitors.
Our team has established connections with local estate agents, and we are therefore looking for someone who is engaged and confident in networking and other marketing/business development activities.
Accounts procedures:
Preparation of bills of costs, completion statements, exchanging contracts and obtaining the approval of Accounts for bills.
Obtaining payment on account from clients.
Notifying Accounts of incoming telegraphic transfers.
Requesting the transfer of money between client accounts and the office account.
Part of this role involves management of the Kingswood Conveyancing team. Hosting weekly team meetings, monthly 121s and bi-annual Personal Development Reviews for all team members.
HR team responsibilities for office team members, e.g. recruitment, probation reviews and holiday management.
Training of junior staff.
Barcan and Kirby is well known in the Bristol legal market both as a provider of excellent legal services for individuals and businesses, and as a progressive employer.
We are committed to developing and nurturing our people, and encouraging positive wellbeing and mental health is central to our culture. We encourage open communication and foster a culture where colleagues are supported in achieving a real work/life balance.
We like to think that we do things a bit differently from other law firms.
Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer.
Hold a Law degree, or hold a CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ).
This is a full-time role (office hours are 9am - 5.15pm, Monday-Friday).
Part-time considered.
The role is based at our Kingswood office with the option to apply for hybrid working post-probation.
We want you to bring your true self to work and encourage applications from anyone who embodies our values, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, disability status, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity or anything else that makes you, you.
_Job Types: Full-time, Permanent