Conveyancing Title Checker

Milton Keynes Source: WhatJobs

£30,000 - £40,000 DOE

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 experience
Remote working options available
Full-time, permanent opportunity
Specialist title checking position
Opportunity to move away from managing a traditional conveyancing caseload
Established and growing Residential Property operation
Work closely with experienced Conveyancers and Fee Earners
Supportive and collaborative working environment

The Role

Review and investigate Freehold and Leasehold titles, Land Registry official copies and title deeds
Ensure properties have good and marketable title
Review Local Authority, Environmental, Drainage & Water and other relevant property searches
Identify potential title defects including restrictive covenants, easements, rights of way and boundary issues
Identify missing planning permissions and Building Regulations documentation
Recommend practical solutions to title defects and potential legal issues
Draft and raise title-related enquiries and requisitions with sellers' solicitors
Review replies to enquiries and determine whether outstanding issues have been satisfactorily addressed
Ensure properties comply with the UK Finance Mortgage Lenders' Handbook and lender-specific requirements
Work closely with Conveyancers, Fee Earners and Legal Assistants to ensure transactions progress efficiently
Maintain high standards of compliance, risk management and AML procedures

The Candidate

Have previous experience working within Residential Conveyancing
Ideally have specific experience undertaking title checks and legal analysis
Be confident reviewing both Freehold and Leasehold titles
Have strong knowledge of property law and Land Registry procedures
Be able to identify title defects, covenants, easements, rights of way and other potential issues
Have an understanding of lender requirements and the UK Finance Mortgage Lenders' Handbook
Have excellent analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail
Be comfortable reviewing complex legal documentation and working to deadlines
Have strong written and verbal communication skills
An LLB, CILEx qualification, Licensed Conveyancer qualification or equivalent practical conveyancing experience would be advantageous
Be a positive team player who is comfortable working closely with other Conveyancers and support staff