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Job Title: Conveyancer (CLC or CILEx or Solicitor)
Department: New build
Salary: DOE Circa up to £43K
Hours: full time
Location: Bristol - Hybrid.
Job Reference: CWS467
OVERVIEW:
Is it possible to work in conveyancing while maintaining a healthy work-life balance? Absolutely! And our client delivers just that.
We're partnering with a respected firm based around Bristol, known for high-quality work, a supportive culture, and attractive benefits including up to 33 days' holiday plus bank holidays, bonus schemes, and flexible leave options. They're looking for a passionate, ambitious new build conveyancer eager to grow within a forward-thinking team. With strong Glassdoor ratings and a solid reputation across the South West, this is a rare chance to join a firm that truly values its people.
This role offers the opportunity to manage a varied caseload of new build transactions from instruction through post-completion. While targets exist, they are realistic and achievable, setting this firm apart from others. With established relationships with estate agents and developers in the South West, the successful candidate will also play a key role in marketing and business development, requiring confidence in networking and building external connections.
DAY TO DAY :
With the support of paralegals, secretaries, PA's and other fee earners you will;
* As a New Build Conveyancer, you will manage a caseload from instruction to post-completion. Duties include taking client instructions, issuing engagement letters, reviewing contract packs, and raising enquiries. You'll order and assess searches, liaise with developers, solicitors, and mortgage lenders, and prepare reports on title, mortgage, and search results.
* You'll coordinate exchanges, handle deposit funds, and manage completions, including drafting completion statements and transfer deeds. Post-completion work includes submitting SDLT returns, arranging Stamp Duty payments, and registering the property with HM Land Registry.
* Regular client updates, maintaining accurate file notes, and ensuring AML and compliance procedures are followed are essential. You'll also support business development through networking, social media activity, and maintaining relationships with agents and developers across the South West.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
* Previous experience handling a residential conveyancing caseload from instruction to post-completion, ideally with a high focus new build properties.
* Strong understanding of the end-to-end conveyancing process.
* Familiarity with post-completion tasks such as submitting SDLT returns and registering properties with HM Land Registry.
* Confident in liaising with developers, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other solicitors.
* Proven ability to manage deadlines, prioritise tasks, and maintain accurate file notes and compliance records.
* Knowledge of AML procedures and regulatory requirements relevant to conveyancing.
* Comfortable with client communication and providing clear, professional updates throughout a transaction.
* Enthusiastic about business development, including networking, building relationships, and using social media to promote services.
* We're looking for a friendly, motivated conveyancer who works well in a team and takes pride in delivering excellent client service. You should be proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to develop your skills, while maintaining high professional standards. If you enjoy building strong relationships and want to grow in a supportive, collaborative environment, you'll fit right in.
BENEFITS:
* 25 days holiday + additional leave + buy up to 5 days
* Enhanced employer pension contribution
* Bonus structure
* Flexible working - hybrid working, flexible hours etc. Employees are looked after not run into the ground overloaded with work.
* Childcare vouchers + other vouchers and subscriptions
* Staff Wellbeing programme
* Professional Development.
For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ (url removed)
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