Locum Conveyancer

Job title: Locum Conveyancer

Location: Birmingham

Hourly rate: £50 - £60 per hour

What you'll do as a Residential Conveyancer:

• Manage a varied caseload of residential property transactions independently from initial instruction through to post-completion formalities.
• Draft and issue all necessary conveyancing documentation efficiently while maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism.
• Respond promptly to pre-contract enquiries, ensuring all client queries are addressed with clarity and attention to detail.
• Review and report on title documents and search results for both leasehold and freehold properties as part of the transaction process.
• Negotiate contract terms effectively with all parties involved, ensuring agreements are reached in line with client expectations.
• Oversee the exchange of contracts and coordinate completions within agreed timeframes, meeting the quick turnaround requirements set by clients.
• Handle post-completion tasks such as Stamp Duty Land Tax submissions and Land Registry registrations accurately and within deadlines.
• Manage a range of home ownership matters, including shared ownership purchases and sales, staircasing transactions, lease extensions, and right-to-buy acquisitions.
• Liaise with housing associations, mortgage lenders, managing agents, and other stakeholders to progress home ownership transactions efficiently.
• Advise clients on the legal aspects of shared ownership schemes and affordable housing products, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and lender criteria.
• Work closely with national housebuilders on part exchange transactions involving unregistered properties as part of their plot sales procedures.
• Maintain meticulous records of all casework using appropriate IT systems while always adhering to confidentiality protocols.
• Participate actively in business development initiatives to contribute to the ongoing growth of the residential development unit.

What you bring:

• 1-5 years' experience managing residential conveyancing cases independently from instruction through completion is essential for this role.
• Demonstrated ability to handle leasehold, freehold, and home ownership/shared ownership transactions with minimal supervision is required.
• Experience dealing with housing associations, affordable housing schemes, and staircasing matters would be highly advantageous.
• Excellent commercial awareness enabling you to understand client needs within the context of property law is highly valued.
• A proven track record as a dependable team player who thrives in collaborative environments is important for success here.

What's next:

If you are interested in this Locum Conveyancer role within the legal sector, apply today by clicking the link provided or sending an updated CV to Sharna.Duncan@robertwalters.com.