Senior Associate Conveyancer

We are recruiting an experienced Conveyancer to join and lead our Residential Conveyancing team in Kingswood.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior Residential Conveyancer looking to progress to Senior Associate or Legal Director level, with the responsibility of leading a team.

We have a bespoke internal management programme and academy to support an ambitious residential lawyer looking to progress and grow with our team.

You will be dealing with a range of residential property transactions (including sales, purchases, transfers and remortgages) and will be well supported by a Paralegal and Legal Secretary. We focus on high-quality service over quantity of transactions and do not have a 'high volume' business model.

The wider Residential Conveyancing team is among the biggest in Bristol, spanning four of our five offices. Our department is highly regarded, and we frequently receive excellent reviews on Review Solicitors and Google.

The role

Progressing matters proactively and professionally with the aim of concluding cases efficiently whilst achieving good outcomes for clients.
Interviewing clients, taking instructions and keeping detailed file notes.
Maintaining file checklists.
Reviewing compliance documentation and analysing source of funds evidence for AML.
Issuing client care letters.
Drafting or considering contract packages.
Raising enquiries.
Submitting appropriate searches.
Drafting title, mortgage and search reports.
Acting for mortgage lenders.
Conducting exchanges of contracts.
Agreeing on the form of transfer deeds and raising requisitions.
Completing matters on schedule.
Advising clients on the progress of matters and costs.
Checking all draft documents.
Giving undertakings in the approved form in conveyancing matters.
Notifying the Head of Department of any complaints received and assisting with resolving these.
Ensuring the confidentiality and security of the firm's and clients' documentation and information.
Compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and the Rules on the Professional Conduct of Solicitors.
Ensuring good working relationships with external institutions, third parties and organisations.

Our team has established connections with local estate agents, and we are therefore looking for someone who is engaged and confident in networking and other marketing/business development activities.

Accounts procedures:

Preparation of bills of costs, completion statements, exchanging contracts and obtaining the approval of Accounts for bills.
Obtaining payment on account from clients.
Requesting cheques and obtaining authorised signatures.
Notifying Accounts of incoming telegraphic transfers.
Preparing written requests for telegraphic transfer for authorisation.
Counting money received from clients as payments in.
Requesting the transfer of money between client accounts and the office account.

Part of this role involves management of the Kingswood Conveyancing team. Team Leader duties include:

Hosting weekly team meetings, monthly 121s and bi-annual Personal Development Reviews for all team members.
HR team responsibilities for office team members, e.g. recruitment, probation reviews and holiday management.
Training of junior staff.
Management of an efficient triage system for new work.

About us

Barcan and Kirby is well known in the Bristol legal market both as a provider of excellent legal services for individuals and businesses, and as a progressive employer.

We are committed to developing and nurturing our people, and encouraging positive wellbeing and mental health is central to our culture. We encourage open communication and foster a culture where colleagues are supported in achieving a real work/life balance.

At Barcan and Kirby, we work hard to maintain a culture of kindness and friendliness, and welcome applications from individuals who fit with our values.

We like to think that we do things a bit differently from other law firms.

The ideal candidate

Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer.
Experience in the South West property market.
Hold a Law degree, or hold a CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ).
Be IT literate and confident in using and adapting to new systems and processes.

Location and working hours

This is a full-time role (office hours are 9am - 5.15pm, Monday-Friday).
Part-time considered.
The role is based at our Kingswood office with the option to apply for hybrid working post-probation.

Belonging at Barcan and Kirby

We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive working environment. We want you to bring your true self to work and encourage applications from anyone who embodies our values, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, disability status, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity or anything else that makes you, you.

_If there is anything we can do to make things more comfortable for you as part of the application process, including making a reasonable adjustment, please let us know by emailing ._

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £40,000.00-£70,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person