Conveyancer

Society of Licensed Conveyancers; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in legal services is seeking a self-motivated Conveyancer or Chartered Legal Executive in Manchester. The role involves assisting with shared ownership transactions and managing a caseload of sensitive cases. Ideal candidates will have over 2 years of post-qualification experience in residential property, particularly in affordable housing products. This position offers a hybrid work model and requires excellent client communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with shared ownership and equity transactions.
• Proven history in residential property transactions and knowledge of mortgage lender requirements.
• Ability to effectively manage sensitive caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Assist with shared ownership staircasing and resales.
• Streamline working procedures for service delivery.
• Provide support to paralegals and team members.

Skills

knowledge of affordable housing products

handling residential conveyancing caseload

excellent client communication

ability to draft documents to a high standard

team player

Education

At least 2 years post-qualification experience

Tools

computerised conveyancing case management systems

Job description

Location: Manchester/Hybrid

Description

THE DIVISION

The Housing division is thriving and carries out real estate transactions such as major development work, plot sales, right to buy, stair casing and shared ownership. It also has a very successful housing management department supporting housing associations with landlord/tenant matters.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a self‑motivated and committed Conveyancer or Chartered Legal Executive to join our Asset Management team in our Manchester office. We require someone ideally with experience in property transactions including shared ownership staircasing, resales, lease extensions, Right to Buy/Acquire and ad‑hoc property matters. It is anticipated that in order to have the relevant skills and experience required for this role, the ideal candidate will have at least 2 years post‑qualification experience, preferably within a leading housing or real‑estate practice.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The main duties will be to:

• Assisting with shared ownership staircasing, resales, lease extensions, Right to Buy/Acquire transactions;
• Assisting with sales of land, deeds of variation, buy‑backs and ad‑hoc advice for clients;
• Maintaining and streamlining working procedures to enable a smooth delivery of service to clients;
• Regularly reviewing and updating workflow and case management systems to ensure they are reflective of current best practice as well as regulatory and legal changes;
• Deal with complicated title, planning, estate management and infrastructure enquiries raised by buyers’ solicitors;
• Managing a caseload of difficult or sensitive cases;
• Provide on hand technical support to paralegals and transaction handlers to ensure that clients’ service deadlines for completions are met;
• Dealing professionally and articulately with client enquiries and communications, demonstrating at all times a sound understanding and knowledge of the nature of the client’s business and the relevant affordable housing product;
• To understand the ethos of the Housing sector and assist in the attainment of key performance indicators and other quality standards required by the Housing clients;
• Provide assistance to the Manager of the Asset Management team in supervising the team when needed;
• Establishing strong relationships with the team’s clients and being the escalation point for complex matters and ensuring that client requirements are properly implemented by the team.;
• Delivering training to clients and internally to team members; and
• Any other duties as reasonably requested.

SKILL SET

The successful candidate is likely to be in a similar role within a residential conveyancing, development, plot sales or generalist housing profession in either a legal or professional services environment (minimum of two years relevant experience preferred) and will ideally be able to demonstrate:

At least 2 years post‑qualification experience, preferably within a leading housing or real‑estate practice;

• knowledge and understanding of affordable housing products, regulation and procedures, particularly in relation to shared ownership and equity;
• Proven experience of handling his/her own residential conveyancing caseload (ideally in a new build environment). Particular knowledge and experience that would be beneficial for this role includes
• Substantial experience in residential property – both leasehold and freehold
• Mortgage lender requirements in residential stock;
• Investigation of title and reporting work;
• The ability to understand, use and contribute to the development of computerised conveyancing case management systems;
• Previous experience of case management systems would also be helpful, although is not essential.

Candidates will be expected to be able to demonstrate that they have:

• a natural affinity and empathy with clients and referrers and the ability to present well to both internal and external customers;
• the ability to draft documents to a high standard; the ability to work effectively as a team player

At Capsticks we value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment where everyone is able to be themselves and reach their full potential. Capsticks is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and therefore we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, background, culture, ethnicity, race, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, neurodiversity, religion and beliefs.

We will make reasonable adjustments to our application and interview process to ensure that you have the best chance of success. We understand that there’s not a "one size fits all" approach to adjustments so our team will work with you individually to understand more about your requirements.