About this role
Conveyancing Title Checker
Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 DOE Location: Milton Keynes / Remote Options
SJC Legal is currently working with a well-established and growing legal services business looking to recruit an experienced Conveyancing Title Checker to join its Residential Property team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced conveyancing professional who has strong technical knowledge and enjoys the title checking and legal analysis side of residential property. The position will focus on reviewing titles, searches and supporting documentation, identifying potential issues and ensuring transactions are ready to progress towards exchange and completion.
The Benefits Competitive salary of £30,000 – £40,000 depending on experienceRemote working options availableFull-time, permanent opportunitySpecialist title checking positionOpportunity to move away from managing a traditional conveyancing caseloadEstablished and growing Residential Property operationWork closely with experienced Conveyancers and Fee EarnersSupportive and collaborative working environment The Role Review and investigate Freehold and Leasehold titles, Land Registry official copies and title deedsEnsure properties have good and marketable titleReview Local Authority, Environmental, Drainage & Water and other relevant property searchesIdentify potential title defects including restrictive covenants, easements, rights of way and boundary issuesIdentify missing planning permissions and Building Regulations documentationRecommend practical solutions to title defects and potential legal issuesDraft and raise title-related enquiries and requisitions with sellers' solicitorsReview replies to enquiries and determine whether outstanding issues have been satisfactorily addressedEnsure properties comply with the UK Finance Mortgage Lenders' Handbook and lender-specific requirementsWork closely with Conveyancers, Fee Earners and Legal Assistants to ensure transactions progress efficientlyMaintain high standards of compliance, risk management and AML procedures The Candidate Have previous experience working within Residential ConveyancingIdeally have specific experience undertaking title checks and legal analysisBe confident reviewing both Freehold and Leasehold titlesHave strong knowledge of property law and Land Registry proceduresBe able to identify title defects, covenants, easements, rights of way and other potential issuesHave an understanding of lender requirements and the UK Finance Mortgage Lenders' HandbookHave excellent analytical skills and exceptional attention to detailBe comfortable reviewing complex legal documentation and working to deadlinesHave strong written and verbal communication skillsAn LLB, CILEx qualification, Licensed Conveyancer qualification or equivalent practical conveyancing experience would be advantageousBe a positive team player who is comfortable working closely with other Conveyancers and support staff How to Apply
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, or to discuss other conveyancing positions currently available, please contact Alex Wilcock, Legal Recruitment Consultant at SJC Legal.