Manage a caseload of residential property transactions from instruction through to completion, ensuring matters are progressed efficiently and in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Review contract documentation, title information, searches, and other legal documents to identify and address any issues affecting the transaction.
Provide clear, accurate, and timely advice to clients regarding the conveyancing process, legal requirements, and transaction progress.
Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, solicitors, local authorities, and other stakeholders to facilitate the smooth progression of property transactions.
Prepare and draft legal documents, contracts, transfer deeds, completion statements, and other conveyancing documentation as required.
Conduct legal searches and enquiries, analyse results, and raise additional enquiries where necessary to protect clients' interests.
Ensure all regulatory, compliance, anti-money laundering (AML), and identity verification requirements are satisfied throughout the transaction.
Obtain, review, and process mortgage instructions and lender requirements, ensuring compliance with applicable lender panel obligations.
Manage exchange of contracts and completion processes, ensuring all conditions are met and funds are transferred accurately and on time.
Monitor key dates, deadlines, and transaction milestones to ensure matters are progressed without unnecessary delay.
Deliver a high standard of client care by responding promptly to enquiries and keeping clients informed throughout the conveyancing process.
A minimum of two years' experience managing a caseload of residential property transactions from instruction through to completion.
Proven experience handling a broad range of residential conveyancing matters, including freehold, leasehold, sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfers of equity.
Sound knowledge of residential conveyancing procedures, property law, Land Registry requirements, and relevant regulatory obligations.
Experience conducting title reviews, raising and responding to enquiries, reviewing searches, and preparing legal documentation.
Familiarity with mortgage lender requirements and experience working in accordance with lender panel instructions.
Knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Client (KYC), and other compliance requirements relevant to conveyancing transactions.
Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
Proficiency in using case management systems, Microsoft Office applications, and other conveyancing software.
A commitment to delivering high standards of client care and maintaining accuracy and attention to detail throughout the conveyancing process.