Conveyancer

Gateway is a leading property services company, offering expert solutions in property management, sales and lettings, conveyancing, mortgage advice, insurance, facilities management, surveying, and energy management.

As we continue to grow, we are searching for an enthusiastic and motivated Conveyancer to join us as at our Head Office in Southend-on-Sea, Essex.

The Person

You will be a people person aligned to the Gateway brand. You will be a great communicator with a track record of delivering the best client and customer experience possible. Promoting the brand and creating new opportunities will come as second nature to you.

The Job
Managing your own caseload of residential freehold and leasehold sales, purchases and mortgages
Drafting, negotiating, and implementing sale and purchase correspondence and documents
Reporting on title, settling transactions and client reporting
Instructing searches and reports
Maintaining all matters using a sophisticated Case Management System
Leading a small team of conveyancers as the department develops
Filing and other administration

When required, you will also be responsible for a range of property management matters, including:
Supporting all litigation matters, including County Court proceedings and First Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) applications
Assisting with lease extensions, enfranchisement, and RTM (Right to Manage) processes
Handling complex enquiries raised by the Solicitors Enquiries Department on lease assignments, deeds of covenant, notice of transfer, and consents
Providing advice, support, and guidance to Property Managers

What You Need
You must be a qualified Solicitor (0-4 years PQE)
Previous residential conveyancing experience

Job location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.30pm
Salary: Competitive with an annual review
Annual leave: 23 days plus bank holidays
Extras: Company pension plan, company membership programmes, employee referral incentive, seasonal company events, training and relevant qualification sponsorship

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:
Monday to Friday
No weekends

Application question(s):
What is your salary expectation?

Licence/Certification:
LPC/SQE or equivalent qualification (required)

Work Location: In person