Full job descriptionLocation: Hybrid (Several Locations)
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Permanent | Full-Time
The Opportunity
An established and highly successful residential property organisation is seeking an experienced Conveyancer to join its legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for a conveyancing professional with experience in plot sales or residential property transactions to join a busy and supportive environment where you will play a key role in managing a high-volume caseload of new-build property sales.
Working closely with internal sales, technical, and operational teams, you will be responsible for overseeing the progression of plot sale transactions from instruction through to completion, ensuring a smooth and efficient customer journey while supporting wider business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
*Manage a busy caseload of plot sale transactions from reservation through to completion.
*Prepare and issue draft contract packs and deal with pre-contract enquiries.
*Monitor and progress transactions to meet exchange and completion targets.
*Liaise with solicitors, purchasers, lenders, sales teams, and other key stakeholders throughout the conveyancing process.
*Conduct purchaser due diligence and assist with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance requirements, including source of funds reviews.
*Provide regular updates and reports on transaction progress to key internal stakeholders.
*Support the administration of home ownership and sales incentive schemes.
*Manage pre-exchange, pre-completion, completion, and post-completion requirements.
*Handle notices and legal documentation relating to landlords, management companies, and property disposals where required.
*Attend progression meetings and proactively identify solutions to potential delays.
*Maintain accurate electronic records and ensure all files comply with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
*Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.
About You
The successful candidate will possess:
*A minimum of three years’ experience within plot sales conveyancing or residential conveyancing.
*Strong knowledge of the residential property market and conveyancing processes.
*Experience managing a high-volume caseload while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
*Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.
*Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
*The ability to analyse legal issues quickly and provide practical solutions.
*A proactive and collaborative approach to work.
Desirable Experience
Experience of working with:
*New-build property transactions.
*Affordable housing disposals.
*Shared ownership and home ownership schemes.
*Sales incentive schemes and part exchange transactions.
*Leasehold and freehold residential property matters.
Technical Skills
*Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
*Comfortable working within case management and paperless filing systems.
*Strong reporting and administration capabilities.
What’s on Offer
*Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
*Hybrid and flexible working opportunities.
*Supportive and collaborative team environment.
*Ongoing training and professional development.
*Opportunity to join a market-leading organisation with a strong pipeline of activity and long-term career prospects.
Contact Sophie Clarke at Reed (Norwich) to find out more