Residential Conveyancer

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, North East England

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum

Experienced Senior Residential Coneyancers required to lead teams this role can be based in Newcastle, Durham, Sunderland or Teesside based in the candidates preference of location.

The role of Residential Conveyancer involves managing the legal process of buying and selling residential properties. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, excellent communication skills and a thorough understanding of property law. The successful candidate will handle all aspects of residential conveyancing transactions, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and firm policies.

• Conduct legal searches, review title deeds and contracts, and prepare documentation required for residential property transactions.
• Provide clear and timely advice to clients regarding the conveyancing process, legal requirements and potential issues.
• Manage the exchange and completion of contracts, liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and other legal professionals.
• Ensure all conveyancing transactions adhere to current legislation, regulations and firm procedures.
• Monitor and progress cases to meet deadlines and client expectations.
• Handle financial aspects of conveyancing transactions, including client account management and calculation of fees and disbursements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records and documentation.
• Identify and resolve issues that may arise during the conveyancing process promptly and effectively.
• Keep abreast of changes in property law and conveyancing practises.

• Qualified Solicitor, Licenced Conveyancer or Chartered Legal Executive with a recognised conveyancing qualification.
• Full practising certificate or equivalent professional accreditation.

• A law degree or equivalent legal qualification is essential.
• Completion of professional conveyancing training or certification.

• Minimum of two years experience working in residential conveyancing within a legal practise.
• Demonstrated experience handling the full conveyancing process from instruction to completion.
• Experience working with a variety of clients and managing multiple cases simultaneously.

• Comprehensive knowledge of residential property law and conveyancing procedures.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to explain complex legal matters clearly to clients.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in preparing legal documents.
• Proficient use of conveyancing software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Problem-solving skills to address issues arising during transactions promptly.