Eventus Legal are seeking a qualified Residential Conveyancer to join a well-established law firm in Bedford, Bedfordshire, they have multiple office Nationwide. This is a full-time, permanent job position working Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:15, with a competitive salary and hybrid working in line with the firm's working-from-home policy. The package includes 26 days' holiday plus bank holidays, a pension contribution, an additional holiday bonus scheme offering the potential to earn up to 12 extra days' holiday per year when monthly fees received targets are met, and an annual discretionary financial bonus scheme based on fees received. You will manage your own residential property caseload while benefiting from Legal Assistant and post-completion support.

Role Responsibilities

As Residential Conveyancer, you will manage a varied residential property caseload from initial instruction through to post-completion, supported by an established team.

• Handle residential sales and purchases from instruction through to completion and post-completion.
• Manage remortgage and equity release transactions.
• Review and check title for freehold and leasehold properties.
• Deal with transfers of equity and matrimonial transfers.
• Handle matters including shared ownership leases, variations of leases, new-build purchases and Help to Buy transactions.
• Provide suitable support and training to conveyancing assistants within the department.
• Develop local client contacts and cross-refer clients to other departments where appropriate.
• Provide cover for other offices when requested and maintain the firm's required professional and service standards.

Person Specification

The successful Residential Conveyancer will be able to take ownership of an existing caseload and provide a confident, high-quality residential conveyancing service.

• Qualified as a Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer.
• Ideally at least 3 years' post-qualification experience.
• Considerable experience of residential sales, purchases and remortgages.
• Experience of shared ownership leases, lease variations, new-build purchases and Help to Buy matters.
• Experience of independently managing a residential property caseload and progressing files efficiently.
• Good local knowledge of Bedford and the surrounding area.
• Able to work collaboratively with support colleagues and provide guidance to conveyancing assistants where required.

Benefits and Rewards

This Residential Conveyancer job offers a strong combination of flexibility, annual leave and performance-related rewards alongside dedicated support.

• Competitive salary.
• Full-time, permanent position working Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:15.
• Hybrid working in line with the firm's working-from-home policy.
• 26 days' annual holiday plus bank holidays.
• Additional holiday bonus scheme, with an extra day's holiday available when the monthly fees received target is met and the potential to earn up to 12 additional days per year.
• Annual discretionary financial bonus scheme based on fees received.
• Pension contribution.
• Full support from a Legal Assistant and post-completion team.
• Friendly and collaborative working environment.

About the Law Firm

Our client is a well-established law firm with a strong residential property practice and a team-focused approach to client service. The firm values the knowledge and expertise of its people and promotes collaborative working, work-life balance and flexibility. Joining the Bedford, Bedfordshire office, the Residential Conveyancer will become part of an established residential property team with dedicated Legal Assistant and post-completion support.

Next Steps

Apply now to be considered for this career-enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Residential Conveyancer job, please send your CV to Siobhan Courtney at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at siobhan.courtney@eventuslegal.com or phone 07970 252772 for a confidential discussion. Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within ten days, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career.

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