Conveyancer

Job Description

Senior Conveyancer\n
Location: Oldham\n
Salary: Competitive DOE\n
Contract: Permanent\n
Hours: Full Time\n
Working Pattern: Office Based\n
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\nThe Opportunity\n
\nPuro Associates are working with a well-established legal practice in Oldham who are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Conveyancer to join their property team.\n
\nThis is a great opportunity for an experienced conveyancing professional who is confident handling their own caseload and is now looking to take on additional responsibility within a busy and growing department.\n
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\nThe successful candidate will remain hands-on with their own files while also providing support to junior members of the team and contributing to the ongoing development of the department.\n
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\nThe Role\n
\nYou will manage a varied property caseload, dealing with matters from initial instruction through to completion and any necessary post-completion work.\n
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\nYour experience is likely to include:\n
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• Residential sales and purchases
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• Freehold and leasehold transactions
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• Remortgages
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• Transfers of equity
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• New-build property
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• Registered and unregistered titles
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• Leasehold matters and related documentation
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• Property finance and mortgage matters
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• Searches, enquiries and title issues
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• Contracts and transfer documentation
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• Exchange and completion
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• SDLT and Land Registry matters
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• Some commercial property work where required
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You will also have the opportunity to support the wider team, assist with the development of junior staff and contribute ideas around improving the way the department operates.\n
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\nKey Responsibilities\n

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• Take responsibility for your own caseload and progress matters efficiently
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• Provide practical and commercially minded advice to clients
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• Review titles and property documentation
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• Deal with enquiries and resolve issues as they arise
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• Prepare contracts, reports and other relevant documentation
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• Liaise with clients, estate agents, lenders, brokers and other legal professionals
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• Progress matters through exchange and completion
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• Deal with post-completion requirements
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• Keep clients updated throughout the transaction
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• Ensure files are maintained to the required professional and compliance standards
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• Support less experienced members of the team where appropriate
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• Assist with workload management and the smooth running of the department
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• Contribute to improving processes and developing the property team
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About You\n
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\nThe ideal candidate will have:\n
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• 2+ years' conveyancing experience
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• Strong residential property experience
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• The ability to run files independently
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• Experience across both freehold and leasehold transactions
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• Good knowledge of conveyancing procedures and property law
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• Strong client care and communication skills
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• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
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• The ability to work effectively under pressure and manage deadlines
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• Confidence dealing with clients and other professionals
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• A proactive and commercially aware approach
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• The ability to work independently while supporting the wider team
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• Good IT and case-management system skills
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Applications are welcomed from Solicitors, Licensed Conveyancers, Legal Executives and experienced Conveyancers with the appropriate level of practical experience.\n
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\nWhat's on Offer?\n

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• Competitive salary depending on experience
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• Permanent full-time position
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• Senior position within an established property team
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• Varied and interesting conveyancing caseload
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• Opportunity to take on additional responsibility
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• Supportive working environment
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• Training and professional development
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• Opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the department
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• Long-term career progression
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How to Apply\n
\nIf you are an experienced Conveyancer looking for your next opportunity in Oldham, please contact Ryan at Puro Associates on 01904 571760 or apply with your CV.