Residential Conveyancer

• Location: Cardiff / Swansea / Newport / Hybrid / Remote
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Salary: Competitive

Join one of Wales’ fastest-growing modern law firms as a Residential Conveyancer. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated and enthusiastic Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer to be part of a dynamic team that combines a fresh and forward-thinking approach with a client-focused, local feel to deliver award-winning, quality services.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Manage a caseload of local property transactions, including sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfers of equity.
• Work towards achieving monthly targets while managing capacity levels.
• Ensure adherence to SRA compliance/CLC Code of Conduct requirements and any other governing/regulatory body’s rules and regulations, such as SRA and Land Registry.
• Deliver exceptional customer service.
• Utilise a Case Management System for efficient handling of cases.
• Conduct comprehensive due diligence on properties, including title checks, searches, and legal documentation review.
• Draft contracts, deeds, and other legal documents related to property transactions.
• Manage a small team of legal assistants.
• Liaise with clients, solicitors, mortgage lenders, and other parties involved in the conveyancing process to provide updates and address any issues or concerns.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to clients on conveyancing matters, including property law, contracts, and legal rights and obligations.
• Stay updated with changes in property law and regulations to ensure all conveyancing processes adhere to current best practices and standards.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to property transactions and client interactions.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualified in the area of practice, either as a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to set an example for other team members.
• Ability to make independent decisions related to your area of responsibility.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the CLC Code of Conduct and any other governing/regulatory body’s rules and regulations, e.g., SRA and Land Registry.
• Experience with sales and purchase transactions – freehold, leasehold, and unregistered.
• Experience dealing with New Build Transactions, Shared Ownership Transactions, and Remortgages.
• High attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Ability to motivate, drive, and inspire others to conduct their best work.

Benefits:

• Competitive annual leave entitlement of at least 23 days each holiday year, plus bank holidays, additional personal day, birthday off, and a discretionary paid day during the Christmas break.
• Option to buy up to 3 extra days of leave annually.
• Access to discounted gym memberships.
• Opportunities for learning and advancement.
• Milestone recognition and awards.
• Participation in various networking, corporate, and charity events throughout the year.

To apply for this Residential Conveyancer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.