Senior Residential Conveyancer

Eventus Legal are seeking a Senior Residential Conveyancer for an established law firm in Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands. This full-time, permanent job position offers a salary of up to £50,000 depending on experience, hybrid working and 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays. You will manage a varied residential property caseload independently, with the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the office. In addition, the firm offers training and development, a company pension scheme and regular company social events.

Role Responsibilities

As a Senior Residential Conveyancer, you will manage residential property transactions from initial instruction through to completion and post-completion, providing clear advice and regular updates to clients. Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a high-volume caseload of freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity with minimal supervision.
• Investigating title, reviewing searches and enquiries, reporting to clients and lenders, and overseeing exchange and completion.
• Handling post-completion requirements, including SDLT and LTT returns and HM Land Registry applications.
• Acting for mortgage lenders in accordance with the UK Finance Mortgage Lenders' Handbook and individual lender instructions.
• Building effective relationships with clients, estate agents, brokers, lenders and other solicitors, keeping transactions moving proactively.
• Meeting agreed targets for caseloads, completions and billing while maintaining high standards of client service.
• Maintaining accurate case management records and complying with AML, client care, undertakings and applicable SRA requirements.
• Supporting and supervising junior colleagues where required.

About You

This Senior Residential Conveyancer job is suited to an experienced property lawyer who is confident running their own files and taking responsibility for client relationships. Applicants should be able to demonstrate the following:

• Qualification as a Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer, with at least five years' post-qualification experience in residential conveyancing.
• Proven experience of independently managing a substantial residential conveyancing caseload and meeting file and billing targets.
• Sound working knowledge of the Conveyancing Quality Scheme requirements and the UK Finance Mortgage Lenders' Handbook.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach to progressing matters.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and confidence working with clients and professional contacts.
• Competence with legal case management systems and general IT applications.
• Desirable experience of new-build, shared ownership or Right to Buy transactions.
• Desirable experience of supervising junior colleagues or existing relationships with local estate agents and introducers.

Benefits and Rewards

The successful Senior Residential Conveyancer will join a supportive property team, with opportunities to develop their skills and contribute to the firm's work. Benefits and rewards will include:

• A salary of up to £50,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid working, combining office attendance with working from home.
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
• Training and development opportunities.
• A company pension scheme.
• Company events, including social meet-ups twice a year.

About the Law Firm

Our client is an established law firm with a residential property team handling sales, purchases and other conveyancing transactions. The firm offers a supportive working environment and opportunities for training and development. This Senior Residential Conveyancer appointment will provide the opportunity to work independently while supporting the continued growth of its local conveyancing practice.

Next Steps

Apply now to be considered for this career-enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Senior Residential Conveyancer job in Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, please send your CV to Gemma Clarke at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at [email removed] or phone [phone removed] for a confidential discussion. Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within ten days, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career.

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