My client is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Conveyancing Fee Earner to join their reputable legal practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced individual to manage a high-volume caseload and contribute to the continued success of the department.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a residential conveyancing caseload of up to 100 files, encompassing a broad range of property types and transactions.

Duties will include:

• Handling freehold, leasehold, commonhold, and shared ownership matters
• Managing re-mortgages, equity release, and transfer of equity transactions (as required)
• Conducting title investigations, raising and responding to enquiries, ordering and reviewing searches
• Drafting comprehensive reports and legal documentation
• Applying for mortgage funds, preparing for and attending to completion
• Undertaking post-completion formalities such as SDLT submissions and HMLR applications

Key Responsibilities

• Managing all stages of the conveyancing transaction from initial instruction to post-completion
• Responding to client and third-party correspondence in a timely and professional manner
• Supervising and delegating appropriate tasks to a Paralegal and an Assistant
• Drafting correspondence and reports
• Preparing financial statements and completing documentation
• Ensuring compliance with AML and KYC procedures through ID checks and initial searches

Benefits

• Salary up to £40,000 (DOE)
• 25 days annual leave, in addition to bank holidays and a Christmas shutdown period
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• A supportive, collaborative team environment

For further details, please contact Steph McCormack at MLR Legal Recruitment or apply