Residential Conveyancer - #2142659

Firm
SJC Partners are working with a well-established and growing regional law firm that is looking to recruit an experienced Residential Conveyancer to join its busy Property department in Birmingham.
The firm has developed a strong reputation for Residential Property work and continues to invest in the growth of its conveyancing offering across the Midlands. With an established client base, a consistent flow of instructions and a supportive team structure, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced conveyancer looking to join an ambitious and progressive practice.
The firm offers a friendly and collaborative working environment alongside clear opportunities for professional development and longer-term career progression.

Role
The successful candidate will take responsibility for their own Residential Conveyancing caseload, managing transactions from initial instruction through to completion and post-completion.
This opportunity would suit an experienced Residential Conveyancer, Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer (CLC) or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) with strong technical knowledge of residential property transactions. Applications are also welcomed from experienced fee earners who have developed their expertise through managing their own caseload.
You will handle a broad range of transactions including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, new build properties, shared ownership and other residential property matters. The successful candidate will be confident working independently while maintaining excellent relationships with clients and professional contacts.

Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing a varied Residential Conveyancing caseload from instruction through to post-completion
• Handling freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Advising on new build, shared ownership, transfers of equity and other residential property transactions
• Reviewing title documentation and raising and responding to enquiries
• Preparing and reviewing contracts, transfer documentation and completion statements
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, brokers, solicitors and other third parties
• Providing regular and proactive updates to clients throughout their transaction
• Managing matters efficiently while working towards agreed billing and performance targets
• Developing positive relationships with existing clients, introducers and professional contacts
• Ensuring files are managed in accordance with regulatory requirements and internal procedures

Benefits
The firm offers a competitive salary together with an excellent range of benefits, including:

• Competitive and negotiable salary based on experience
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Additional birthday leave
• Pension scheme
• Healthcare and wellbeing benefits
• Life assurance
• Ongoing technical training and professional development
• Clear career development and progression opportunities
• Regular firm-wide events and social activities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Long-term career prospects within a growing regional law firm