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Job Summary
As the Conveyancing Assistant, you will provide administrative support to the Estate Conveyancer(s), Assistant Divisional Legal Manager, and Divisional Legal Manager. Your role is to ensure an efficient, service-led, and cost-effective plot Conveyancing function that supports the business, especially in relation to plot sales and associated part exchanges, including the preparation of accurate contract documentation.
You will maintain high standards in the presentation and accuracy of all documents and correspondence issued by the department. Additionally, you will assist the Estate Conveyancers in achieving departmental performance targets related to the dispatch of contracts, exchanges, and completions.
You will collaborate with Business Units to gather information necessary for progressing plot transactions. Your responsibilities include attending to routine matters and queries arising before, during, or after the sale of individual plots or development projects.
Primary Responsibilities
1. Support the Estate Conveyancer, Assistant Divisional Legal Manager, and Divisional Legal Manager in delivering a service-led plot Conveyancing function supporting the business’s key operation of plot sales and part exchanges.
2. Help keep internal systems updated with issued papers, exchanges, and milestones to ensure the Business Units have current plot progression information.
3. Issue relevant legal paperwork related to plots reserved and notified to the department, such as preparing contracts and transfer/lease documents, and send paperwork to buyers' solicitors.
4. Perform general office duties including filing, photocopying, managing incoming and outgoing post, scanning, and handling telephone calls.
5. Assist in obtaining property searches, such as Local Authority Search, Drainage and Water Search, and pre-completion Land Registry searches for part exchange properties.
6. Submit monthly service charge payment requests to finance and notify Management Companies of completed plots.
7. Ensure completed files are regularly archived.
What you will have
* Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, and online platforms like the Land Registry Portal, Stamp Duty Land Tax, and search providers.
* A methodical, accurate approach with keen attention to detail.
* A friendly, outgoing personality with a confident telephone manner.
* Enthusiasm, flexibility, a willingness to learn, and a proactive attitude with potential for increased responsibilities.
* The ability to work effectively in a demanding, pressurized environment.
* Excellent organizational skills and the ability to maintain high standards.
Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements
* Extensive IT skills, including Word, Excel, and online platforms such as the Land Registry Portal, Stamp Duty Land Tax, and search providers.
* A methodical and precise approach with strong attention to detail.
* A pleasant, outgoing personality and confident telephone manner.
* Enthusiasm, flexibility, willingness to learn, and a proactive attitude.
* The ability to perform well under pressure.
* Excellent organizational skills and the ability to uphold standards.
What we offer at Taylor Wimpey
Inclusivity Statement
As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals with disabilities and long-term health conditions, ensuring barriers to employment are eliminated. We guarantee an interview to applicants who declare a disability during the application process and meet the role's minimum requirements. Join us in building a diverse and empowered team.
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