Mallory Pryce is a specialist recruitment consultancy for the UK property and legal sectors. With over 15 years of experience, we connect law firms and conveyancing practices with the talent they need to grow. We focus on quality over volume, matching candidate aspirations with business goals.
Permanent, full-time role with flexible hybrid working options available in Greater Manchester
We are seeking an organised and experienced Post Completion Executive to join our client's busy Property team. The successful candidate will manage post-completion matters arising from residential conveyancing transactions, ensuring timely and accurate completion of post-completion actions including registration at HM Land Registry, distribution of completion monies, drafting and submission of necessary documentation and maintaining high standards of client care and compliance. This role offers clear opportunities for professional development and progression within the property team.
Salary from £26,000 - £30,000, hybrid working available.
Key responsibilities:
* Manage all post-completion activity for a varied residential conveyancing caseload, ensuring tasks are completed promptly and accurately following exchange and completion.
* Prepare, check and submit applications to HM Land Registry for registration of transfers, charges and other entries using the appropriate digital services; deal with requisitions and follow up as required.
* Prepare and issue completion statements, ensure appropriate clearance and remittance of completion monies, arrange payments to clients, lenders and third parties and handle any related reconciliations.
* Ensure accurate post-completion file administration including drafting and serving office copy entries, completing Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT)/Land Transaction Return (where applicable) and retaining supporting evidence in line with firm procedures.
* Liaise with fee earners, lenders, estate agents, clients and other third parties to resolve post-completion queries and progress outstanding matters to finality.
* Undertake post-completion conveyancing tasks for leasehold matters including service charge apportionments, notice requirements and management company documentation where applicable.
* Maintain accurate electronic and paper file records, complete time recording and billing information promptly and ensure compliance with the firm’s document retention and risk policies.
* Carry out client identity checks and anti-money laundering procedures where required for post-completion actions, escalating any suspicious or unusual matters in line with firm procedures.
Key skills and experience required:
* Proven experience in a post-completion or residential property administration role within a law firm or conveyancing practice with a post completion element to the role.
* Practical knowledge of HM Land Registry practice and digital submission processes, together with an understanding of post-completion requirements for charges, transfers and indemnities.
* Experience handling completion monies, preparing completion statements and performing post-completion reconciliations with a strong attention to detail.
* Good organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload, prioritise competing deadlines and work to tight timescales.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise professionally with clients, fee earners, lenders and third parties.
* Proactive and collaborative with the ability to work independently; commitment to delivering high standards of client service and maintaining confidentiality.
* Strong compliance awareness including familiarity with AML checks, client verification and maintaining robust audit trails for post-completion files.