Job Description
Job Title: Residential Property Conveyancer
PQE: 2+ years
Location: Manchester, Bolton [on-site]
Salary: Dependant on Experience
About the Company
Employing around 200 staff members, the firm has expanded steadily over the years and now operates a number of offices across the North West, while maintaining a strong regional presence, several departments also support clients across England and Wales.
The practice has achieved a range of recognised industry accreditations throughout its service divisions, including the highly regarded Lexcel Practice Management Standard.
About the Role
This is an exciting vacancy for an experienced Solicitor 2+PQE to work in our very busy client’s Conveyancing Department at their Bolton office.
Responsibilities
* Managing a caseload of residential property transactions from instruction through to completion.
* Handling freehold and leasehold sales, purchases, transfers of equity, and new build transactions.
* Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, solicitors, and other third parties throughout the conveyancing process.
* Preparing and reviewing contracts, transfer deeds, mortgage documents, and completion statements.
* Conducting property searches and reviewing search results.
* Raising and responding to enquiries related to property transactions.
* Advising clients on legal matters relating to residential property and explaining the conveyancing process clearly.
* Ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering regulations and internal procedures.
* Managing exchange of contracts and completion arrangements.
* Calculating and arranging Stamp Duty Land Tax submissions and Land Registry applications.
* Maintaining accurate case records and updating case management systems.
* Meeting deadlines and ensuring transactions progress efficiently.
* Providing a high standard of client care and maintaining strong professional relationships.
* Assisting with post-completion matters and file closure procedures.
* Keeping up to date with changes in property law, regulations, and industry practices.
* Supporting business development activities and helping to generate repeat business and referrals where appropriate.
* Qualifications
* Experience of small business transactions would be useful along with purchase/sale transactions and leases.
Required Skills
* Good organisational skills
* Excellent attention to detail (accuracy essential)
* Strong communication skills
* Good IT skills
* Ability to work well within a team
* Pay range and compensation package
* Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Pension scheme
* Attendance bonus
* 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years
* Birthday holiday
* Life insurance - 2x annual salary
* Paid car parking space
* Discounted Gym Membership
* Northern Rail discount scheme
* Cycle2Work scheme
* Quarterly Fruit Baskets
* Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)
* Staff Introduction Scheme (Refer a success applicant and get £500)
* Dress down once a month
* Annual Christmas Party & Events
* Charity fundraisers
* Training and Development