Residential Conveyancer (Newbuild)
Location: Kingswood, Bristol
Full-Time or Part-Time
Are you an experienced Conveyancer looking to join a thriving New Build team with strong developer connections across the South West?
This is an excellent opportunity to join an award-winning regional law firm with an established reputation in the Bristol market and a highly regarded Residential Property department. The team works closely with housebuilders, developers and estate agents across the region, handling a high volume of new build transactions and providing a first-class service to buyers.
Due to continued growth, the firm is looking to appoint a Conveyancer with at least two years' PQE, or equivalent experience, to help drive the continued success of its busy New Build & Development team.
The Role
You will manage your own caseload of new build transactions from instruction through to completion, acting for purchasers and lenders on a wide range of residential development matters.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing a busy caseload of new build purchases and plot sales.
- Reviewing contract packs and carrying out legal site set-up work.
- Raising and responding to enquiries.
- Reviewing title documentation, searches and mortgage offers.
- Preparing reports on title, searches and mortgage documentation.
- Acting for lenders and satisfying lender requirements.
- Exchanging contracts and progressing matters to completion within developer deadlines.
- Drafting and reviewing transfers, leases and completion documentation.
- Handling post-completion formalities and Land Registry requirements.
- Advising clients throughout the transaction process and delivering an excellent client experience.
- Working alongside Commercial Property colleagues on development-related matters where required.
- Supporting networking, marketing and business development initiatives across the team.
This is a client-facing role offering plenty of autonomy, whilst also providing support from an experienced and collaborative property team.
Candidate Requirements
Applications are encouraged from:
- Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives, Licensed Conveyancers or experienced fee earners working towards qualification.
- Candidates with a minimum of two years' PQE conveyancing experience.
- Individuals with previous residential conveyancing experience, ideally including new build or development work.
- Lawyers who are confident managing their own caseload from instruction to completion.
- Strong communicators with excellent client care skills.
- Individuals who are organised, proactive and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Professionals who enjoy building relationships with estate agents, developers and other referrers.
- Individuals with an enthusiasm for networking, marketing and business development activities.
Why Join?
- Join an award-winning regional firm with an excellent reputation across Bristol and the South West.
- Become part of a growing New Build team with strong relationships across the developer and property sector.
- Enjoy a varied caseload with genuine responsibility and autonomy.
- Benefit from a supportive and collaborative culture that places real emphasis on wellbeing and work-life balance.
- Work for a firm that is committed to developing and investing in its people.
- Hybrid working available following probation.
- Full-time and part-time applicants considered.
- Modern office location in Kingswood with flexibility and long-term career prospects.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a conveyancer who enjoys new build work and is looking to join a progressive firm where they can further develop their expertise while working alongside a respected and friendly team.
For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.
(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
