Conveyancing Assistant

Taylor Wimpey plc Department Function Led by the Group General Counsel and Company Secretary, the Legal team are predominantly located within the BUs. The function’s overarching purpose is to ensure our BUs operate in accordance with the law, and to support the development of a compliance culture across the Group. Legal also help manage the Group’s risk exposure and liabilities, and protect its commercial interests. The team includes Regional Solicitors, who deal with land acquisitions and disposals; Dispute Resolution Solicitors, who deal with legal and regulatory complaints, conflicts and litigation and compliance matters (such as GDPR, competition and anti-bribery); and Divisional Legal Centre teams, who deal with the disposal of plots, including set ting up development s, part-exchanges and resales, and infrastructure and historic issues. The Legal team also support the central functions when entering into contracts or commitments (e.g. IT, employment and procurement contracts, professional adviser appointments, confidentiality agreements). Job summary/Purpose As the Conveyancing Assistant you will be responsible for administrative support to the Estate Conveyancer(s), Assistant Divisional Legal Manager and Divisional Legal Manager and the ability to provide an efficient, service led and cost effective plot Conveyancing function that supports the business, particularly in relation to its key operation of plot sales (and associated part exchanges), including the provision of accurate contract documentation. You will need to maintain high standards of presentation and accurate content of all documents and correspondence issued by the Department. And assist the Estate Conveyancers in achieving the department's set performance targets for the dispatch of contracts, exchanges and completions. You will collaborate with the Business Units departments in respect of the gathering of information required to progress plot transactions. Attending to all routine matters and queries which arise either before during or following the sale of individual plots or the development. Primary Responsibilities To provide support to the Estate Conveyancer, the Assistant Divisional Legal Manager  and the Divisional Legal Manager in delivering an efficient and service led plot Conveyancing function that supports the business, particularly in relation to its key operation of plot sales (and associated part exchanges). To assist the Estate Conveyancer(s) in keeping internal systems up to date with papers issued, exchanges and other associated milestones  in order that the the Business units’ have the most current plot progression To issue the relevant legal paperwork in connection with plots reserved  and notified to the department eg preparation of the Contract and Transfer/Lease.. and sending out of paperwork to buyers solicitors To provide general office duties which will include filing, photocopying, incoming and outgoing post duties, scanning  and telephone calls (this list is not exhaustive),. To assist in obtaining , any relevant property searches eg Local Authority Search, Drainage and Water Search in respect of part exchange buy in properties as well as any pre-completion land registry searches To submit monthly service charge payment requests to finance and send notifications to Management Companies for completed plots. To ensure completed files are regularly archived. What you will have: Extensive I.T. skills including the use of Word and Excel together with on-line facilities such as the Land Registry Portal, Stamp Duty Land Tax and search providers A methodical and accurate approach to all tasks with close attention to detail Pleasant outgoing personality and confident telephone manner Enthusiasm, flexible, willingness to learn together with a “can-do” attitude with the potential to take more responsibility as the role evolves The ability to work in a demanding and pressurised environment Excellent organisation skills, ability to maintain standards Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements Extensive I.T. skills including the use of Word and Excel together with on-line facilities such as the Land Registry Portal, Stamp Duty Land Tax and search providers A methodical and accurate approach to all tasks with close attention to detail Pleasant outgoing personality and confident telephone manner Enthusiasm, flexible, willingness to learn together with a “can-do” attitude with the potential to take more responsibility as the role evolves The ability to work in a demanding and pressurised environment Excellent organisation skills, ability to maintain standards Inclusivity Statement As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team