Position Type: Permanent / Full Time

Aberdein Considine are looking for a dynamic and driven Conveyancing Senior Solicitor to join our Conveyancing Department in Newcastle. 

Role of Department 

To provide an end to end conveyancing service for corporate clients with specific focus on Repossession Conveyancing.

Job Purpose 

To perform all legal duties relating to the sale of properties within the Conveyancing Team.

Key Responsibilities 

·       Conveyancing for the sale of properties on behalf of corporate clients from instruction to completion, having awareness of the client’s service level agreement and adhering to procedure in same

·       To include obtaining the required legal reports, requesting title deeds, notifying all interested parties regarding the sale and liaising with them if further information is required

·       Preparation of title reports for the asset manager/client

·       Administration tasks including answering calls from asset managers, clients and borrowers, receiving voicemails and distributing them

·       Preparation of legal packs required for sale by auction where instructed

·       Preparation of contracts and TR2s on receipt of Memorandums of Sale

·       Providing all interested parties including clients, third parties and the repossessed borrower with appropriate updates throughout the sale progression

·       Receiving instructions on all cases where surplus funds are available. Distribution of surplus funds in line with legal and client requirements and liaising with all interested parties to ensure correct allocation of funds. Should the surplus distribution become complex (to be cases where the distribution of funds is not straightforward and there are multiple lenders / parties that may be entitled)

·       Manage daily to-do list on the case management and ensure all tasks are completed within the client’s service level agreement timeframe

·       Dealing with escalations for clients

·       Providing training to the other team members/clients/asset managers on the law

·       Attending client reviews to update on case specifics as and when required

·       Where a complaint dealing with same under the LSPG complaints policy and assisting with providing the Compliance Team with a full review of the case to allow a response to be drafted to the party making the complaint where appropriate

·       Ensure LSPG Policies and Procedures are adhered to at all times

Requirements

Qualifications

Essential

·       Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales

Skills and Experience

Essential

·       Previous Private and Corporate Conveyancing experience

·       Experience of leasehold titles and title rectification

·       Knowledge of all Microsoft office packages

·       Experience of working within a conveyancing environment and providing advice and recommendations to clients on corrective conveyancing processes

·       Organised

·       Attention to detail

·       Excellent written and oral communication skills

·       Able to work on own initiative

·       Able to work well in a fast paced environment