We are seeking a self-motivated and committed Licensed Conveyancer or Chartered Legal Executive to join our Asset Management team in our Manchester office. We require someone ideally with experience in property transactions including shared ownership staircasing, resales, lease extensions, Right to Buy/Acquire and ad hoc property matters.
The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years post-qualification experience, preferably within a leading housing or real estate practice.
Responsibilities
* Assist with shared ownership staircasing, resales, lease extensions, Right to Buy/Acquire transactions;
* Assist with sales of land, deeds of variation, buy-backs and ad hoc advice for clients;
* Maintain and streamline working procedures to enable a smooth delivery of service to clients.
* Regularly review and update workflow and case management systems to ensure they are reflective of current best practice as well as regulatory and legal changes;
* Deal with complicated title, planning, estate management and infrastructure enquiries raised by buyers' solicitors;
* Manage a caseload of difficult or sensitive cases;
* Provide on-hand technical support to paralegals and transaction handlers to ensure that clients' service deadlines for completions are met;
* Deal professionally and articulately with client enquiries and communications, demonstrating at all times a sound understanding and knowledge of the nature of the client's business and the relevant affordable housing product.
* Understand the ethos of the Housing sector and assist in the attainment of key performance indicators and other quality standards required by the Housing clients;
* Provide assistance to the Manager of the Asset Management team in supervising the team when needed.
* Establish strong relationships with the team's clients and being the escalation point for complex matters and ensure that client requirements are properly implemented by the team.
* Deliver training to clients and internally to team members; and
* Perform any other duties as reasonably requested.
Requirements
* At least 2 years post-qualification experience, preferably within a leading housing or real estate practice;
* Knowledge and understanding of affordable housing products, regulation and procedures, particularly in relation to shared ownership and equity;
* Proven experience of handling your own residential conveyancing caseload (ideally in a new build environment).
* Substantial experience in residential property - both leasehold and freehold;
* Mortgage lender requirements in residential stock;
* Investigation of title and reporting work;
* The ability to understand, use and contribute to the development of computerised conveyancing case management systems; and
* Previous experience of case management systems would also be helpful, although is not essential.
Personal Qualities
* A natural affinity and empathy with clients and referrers and the ability to present well to both internal and external customers;
* The ability to draft documents to a high standard;
* The ability to work effectively as a team player;
* Proactive and motivated;
* Excellent communication skills;
* Excellent organisational skills;
* Excellent attention to detail; and
* Excellent IT skills.
#J-18808-Ljbffr