Conveyancer - Plot Sales

Are you an experienced Conveyancer looking for an exciting opportunity to grow your career?

Join a dynamic in-house legal team at a leading UK property developer and play a crucial role in the day-to-day management of plot sale transactions. You'll work closely with our Sales and Technical teams, providing comprehensive reporting and monitoring to ensure the smooth progression and completion of plot sales.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of plot sale transactions for our regional business units. You will collaborate closely with our Sales and Technical teams, providing comprehensive reporting and monitoring to ensure the smooth progression and completion of plot sales.

What You'll Do:

• Conveyancing Process Management: Take charge of the entire sale process, from initiating draft contract packs to handling enquiries, exchanging contracts, meeting deadlines, and ensuring successful completion of new home sales.
• Compliance and Knowledge: Stay ahead of the curve by keeping updated on relevant developments, home ownership schemes (e.g., Home Stepper, First Homes), sales incentive schemes (e.g., Deposit Unlock, Deposit Top Up, Part Exchange), and disposal of leasehold and freehold affordable housing.
• Due Diligence and Compliance: Conduct thorough purchaser due diligence, address Anti-Money Laundering concerns, including source of funds, and manage post-completion tasks such as delivering notices to landlords/management companies.
• Correspondence and Reporting: Generate and handle correspondence, attend to pre-exchange, pre-completion, and post-completion matters. Produce accurate reports and maintain high presentation standards.
• Performance Targets and Efficiency: Strive to achieve departmental performance targets, assist in business units' goal attainment, and participate in progression meetings when necessary.
• File Management and Proactive Planning: Maintain meticulous file management adhering to paperless procedures. Proactively plan and organize work, engaging with line managers to streamline activities.
• Team Collaboration and Support: Foster teamwork, be approachable and respectful to colleagues, assist during peak periods, and support the divisional legal manager in team training.

Ideal Background:

• Experience: Minimum of 1 years' experience in a plot sales environment or residential conveyancing practice, with a detailed understanding of the residential property environment.
• Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of conveyancing processes is essential.
• Skills: Experience in handling high volume work and the ability to remain calm and collected under pressure.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel is important.
• Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels and to analyse complex legal issues quickly and decisively.