Residential Conveyancing Solicitor

Plymouth, Devon
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If you're a skilled and detail-oriented professional looking to take the next step in your career, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We're hiring for a Conveyancer role with a range of responsibilities designed to ensure smooth property transactions.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

- ✅ Research and communicate with clients via various methods (in-person, email, etc.)
- ✅ Use a computerised case management system for conveyancing tasks
- ✅ Take instructions from clients
- ✅ Prioritise client protection, including measures against fraud and money laundering
- ✅ Send terms of engagement and fee estimates
- ✅ Obtain or check Land Registry documents or title deeds
- ✅ Draft/check sales and purchase contracts, agreeing terms with the other party's conveyancer
- ✅ Collate and verify legal and financial documents
- ✅ Handle all financial aspects of transactions
- ✅ Exchange contracts and complete transactions
- ✅ Handle leasehold property details such as landlord agreements and rent/service charge apportionments

Specific Tasks for Purchase Transactions:

- ✅ Raise enquiries based on draft contract documentation for various property types (freeholds, leaseholds, etc.)
- ✅ Complete and check Help to Buy/Lifetime ISA forms and bonuses when needed
- ✅ Conduct and check pre-contract searches on property legality and issues
- ✅ Check mortgage instructions, ensuring compliance with lender's requirements
- ✅ Prepare transfer and mortgage deeds, receive mortgage funds, and manage stamp duties and registrations

Development and Compliance:

- ✅ Continuously update legal knowledge in chosen areas of law via training, webinars, and self-study
- ✅ Report any concerns and queries to the Head of Department
- ✅ Ensure compliance with SRA Code of Conduct and SRA Accounts Rules

If you're proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to professional growth, we'd love to hear from you.

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Job Info
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Job Title:
Residential Conveyancing Solicitor
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Plymouth, Devon
Salary:
£30000 - £40000 Per annum
Posted:
Jun 5th 2025
Closes:
Jul 6th 2025
Sector:
Legal
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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