Practical experience progressing residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion and post-completion.
Strong working knowledge of freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, including the processes, documentation and risks involved.
Knowledge of client due diligence, anti-money laundering requirements, lender requirements and professional undertakings.
Confidence using legal case management systems and other technology to manage workflow and maintain accurate records.
Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain legal information in a straightforward way.
The organisation and attention to detail needed to manage competing priorities while maintaining high professional standards.
Sound judgement, including knowing when to escalate a concern or ask for guidance.
Responsibilities
Manage a varied residential conveyancing caseload from initial instruction through to completion and post-completion.
Handle freehold and leasehold sales and purchases.
Review and progress legal documentation, searches, enquiries and title information.
Prepare clear reports and advice so clients understand the key information, obligations and risks relating to their matter.
Plan and prioritise work to maintain momentum across the caseload.
Keep clients informed throughout their transaction and explain progress and next steps in accessible language.
Manage client expectations and respond professionally to questions, concerns and changes.
Work closely with colleagues and relevant third parties to resolve queries and progress matters.
Complete client due diligence and anti-money laundering checks in line with company policies and applicable requirements.
Identify legal, transactional and financial crime risks and escalate concerns through the appropriate route.
Meet relevant lender requirements and manage professional undertakings carefully.
Maintain complete and accurate matter records, correspondence and audit trails.
Salary Range: 38000 to 41000 (Currency: GBP) (Pay period: per-year-salary)
Hi, we’re Amity Law, part of the PEXA Group.
Amity Law is here to help our customers move home. Whether buying, selling or remortgaging, our conveyancers have the experience and the legal knowledge to assist. We blend our legal knowledge and expertise with a real-world practical grasp of each individual client's unique circumstances and required timeframes.
We are a fully regulated and licensed law firm, acting for individuals, investors and lenders and we're really proud of our 20-year track record, built on an unwavering focus on customer service.
Why join Amity Law?
Great question! Conveyancing is all we do! 'We specialise in, what you specialise in' - perfect match!
We pride ourselves on attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of people in an equally diverse range of roles and specialisms - who together achieve outstanding results. Our transparent approach and open-door policy make Amity Law a great place to work and as our business expands, we are looking for ambitious, talented people to join us on this journey.
We’re looking for an experienced Conveyancer to manage a full and varied residential caseload, progressing matters from instruction through to completion and post-completion.
You’ll handle freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, providing clear support to clients and keeping each transaction moving accurately and efficiently.
What you’ll be doing
Managing a varied residential conveyancing caseload from initial instruction through to completion and post-completion.
Handling freehold and leasehold sales and purchases.
Reviewing and progressing legal documentation, searches, enquiries and title information.
Preparing clear reports and advice so clients understand the key information, obligations and risks relating to their matter.
Planning and prioritising your work to maintain momentum across your caseload.
Keeping clients informed throughout their transaction and explaining progress and next steps in accessible language.
Managing client expectations and responding professionally to questions, concerns and changes.
Working closely with colleagues and relevant third parties to resolve queries and progress matters.
Completing client due diligence and anti-money laundering checks in line with Amity Law’s policies and applicable requirements.
Identifying legal, transactional and financial crime risks and escalating concerns through the appropriate route.
Meeting relevant lender requirements and managing professional undertakings carefully.
Maintaining complete and accurate matter records, correspondence and audit trails.
Practical experience progressing residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion and post-completion.
Strong working knowledge of freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, including the processes, documentation and risks involved.
Knowledge of client due diligence, anti-money laundering requirements, lender requirements and professional undertakings.
Confidence using legal case management systems and other technology to manage your workflow and maintain accurate records.
Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain legal information in a straightforward way.
The organisation and attention to detail needed to manage competing priorities while maintaining high professional standards.
Sound judgement, including knowing when to escalate a concern or ask for guidance.
How You'll Work
You’ll be professional and reassuring with clients, organised in how you manage your caseload and calm when priorities change. You’ll enjoy working collaboratively with the wider Amity Law team and contributing to a consistent, high-quality client experience.
Sound like you?
We at Amity Law are ready so if this role sounds like you, apply today.
Why become a PEXArian?
Great question! Being a PEXArian is so much more than just a job. We’re a passionate, motivated and unashamedly enthusiastic bunch at PEXA – we love what we do and we’re proud to admit it! Creating brilliant experiences for our members and their clients wouldn’t be possible without ensuring we deliver an exceptional employee experience.
Here’s a snapshot of what your life at PEXA could look like:
Your wellbeing:
Enjoy four Wellness Days across the year to rest and recharge, plus 24/7 personal safety, medical and mental health support through Sonder. You’ll also receive an £800 Health Flex Pot to spend on health options, alongside access to a digital GP, mental health and nutrition consultations, and support with eye tests and glasses.
Your growth:
Grow your skills and shape your career through PEXA Academy and LinkedIn Learning. You’ll also have up to five days’ paid study leave each year for relevant courses.
Your rewards:
Our reward and recognition benefits include performance-based incentives, the PEXA OwnIt Equity Plan for eligible employees, PEXA Impact Awards and a £500 employee referral bonus. You’ll also have access to discounts through Perkbox and Get Active.
Your family:
Eligible permanent employees with at least 12 months’ continuous service can receive up to 20 weeks’ paid maternity or adoption leave and up to four weeks’ paid paternity leave, in addition to statutory entitlements. You’ll also have access to support for family and life events, including family grief counselling, discounted legal services and UK-registered veterinary advice.
Your work/life blend:
We know that work is just one aspect of your life – we want to help you create your ideal work/life blend, rather than squeezing in life around work. Our hybrid approach combines regular in-office connection with working from home. You may also be able to work remotely from an approved country for up to two weeks every six months and purchase up to four additional weeks of annual leave each year.
Your opportunity to give back:
Use your paid Volunteer Day to support a cause that matters to you and enjoy events throughout the year that bring PEXArians together to connect and celebrate.
To be conducted as part of post offer employment checks:
The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected, you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found at [Cifas].
GDPR Compliance
Digital Completion UK Limited (trading name “PEXA”), Optima Legal Services Limited (trading name "Optima Legal") and Smoove Limited (a holding company which comprises of the following wholly owned trading Subsidiary companies: United Legal Services Limited, Legal-Eye Limited, and Amity Law Limited) are all owned directly by DigCom UK Holdings Limited, which is a wholly owned Subsidiary of PEXA Group Limited in Australia (ACN 140 677 792; ASX: PXA) (referred to collectively as “PEXA Group”).
When we process your applicant personal data for recruitment purposes, we do so as a controller. If as part of the recruitment process, we share your personal data with another company within the PEXA Group, that company may process your personal data as either an independent controller or, in certain circumstances, a joint controller. By applying for this role, you consent to us processing your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation ("UK GDPR") and the Data Protection Act 2018, and further information can be found in our privacy noticehttps://pexa.co.uk/applicant-policy/.