New Build Conveyancer in Bristol, Gloucestershire

My client is recruiting for an experienced New Build Conveyancer to join their Conveyancing team in Bristol.

This is an opportunity to join a busy and expanding New Build department, managing a varied caseload of residential development transactions. The role would suit a qualified Conveyancer with at least two years' PQE or five years' relevant experience, who is confident managing their own caseload and interested in business development.

The Role

• Managing a caseload of new build residential sales and purchases.
• Taking client instructions and maintaining accurate file records.
• Completing client onboarding, compliance checks and source of funds reviews.
• Preparing and reviewing contract packages and legal documentation for new build purchases and plot sales.
• Raising and responding to enquiries and submitting property searches.
• Drafting title, mortgage and search reports.
• Acting for mortgage lenders and dealing with lender requirements and conditions.
• Managing exchange of contracts and agreeing transfer deeds and leases.
• Preparing and dealing with requisitions and post completion matters.
• Ensuring transactions complete within agreed developer deadlines.
• Advising clients on the progress of matters and associated costs.
• Preparing bills, completion statements and dealing with relevant accounts procedures.
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, estate agents and developers.
• Supporting marketing and business development activities, including networking.
• Working alongside the Commercial Property team on matters relating to new build sales where required.

The Candidate

• Be a qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer, or be working towards qualification.
• Have at least two years' PQE or five years' relevant conveyancing experience.
• Have previous experience managing a residential conveyancing caseload.
• Experience in new build and development conveyancing would be advantageous.
• Be confident managing a busy caseload independently.
• Have strong technical knowledge and excellent attention to detail.
• Be IT literate and confident adapting to new systems and processes.
• Be committed to delivering excellent client care.
• Have strong communication and organisational skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Full time or part time working arrangements, with four days per week considered.
• Hybrid working available following probation.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Focus on employee wellbeing and work life balance.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

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