Senior Conveyancing Executive or Property Solicitor

Senior Conveyancing Executive or Property Solicitor Full time on a 12-month fixed term contract Salary: circa £43,500 Hybrid between home working and the Bradford office We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Conveyancing Executive or Property Solicitor to join our Property Transactions team. In this role, you will manage a varied caseload of leasehold residential conveyancing matters from inception through to post-completion. Your work will include handling new development plot sales, resales, buybacks, shared ownership, enfranchisements, and statutory/voluntary lease extensions. Additionally, you will supervise the conveyancing arm of the team, ensuring that all processes are optimised, risks are minimised, and efficiencies are achieved. Responsibilities include: * Case Management: Handle your own caseload of conveyancing matters from start to finish, including setting up files, conducting searches, filing SDLT returns, and drafting exchange and completion letters. * Supervision & Leadership: Manage and supervise the conveyancing team, developing and implementing key processes and protocols to enhance efficiency and reduce risk. * Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, particularly in supporting the delivery of new developments. * Compliance: Ensure all conveyancing activities comply with relevant regulations, including SRA and Money Laundering rules. * Drafting & Documentation: Draft new development leases and shared ownership leases (particularly OPSO leases) in accordance with planning documentation and the expectations of the Development Commissioning/Delivery team. * Registration & Tax: Handle Land Registration and Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) matters with proficiency. Qualifications & Experience: For Property Solicitor: * Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales For Conveyancing Executive: * Law Degree, CLC qualifications, CILEX, or extensive demonstrable legal experience Essential Experience & Skills: * Proven experience managing high volumes of conveyancing transactions, including Freehold & Leasehold Sales & Purchases, New Development Plot Sales, Shared Ownership Leases, Lease Extensions, and Enfranchisements. * Excellent understanding of the Landlord and Tenant Act and related conveyancing procedures. * Experience drafting sale and purchase contracts, interpreting lease clauses, and managing Land Registration and SDLT. * Proficient in compliance matters such as SRA and Money Laundering regulations. * Demonstrable experience in managing a team, delivering training, and developing staff to enhance skill sets within the conveyancing process. * IT literate, with a working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and, ideally, case management systems. Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, be able to successfully manage deadlines, and demonstrate flexibility in prioritising workloads. You will have a deep understanding of the conveyancing procedure, possess excellent attention to detail, and be capable of delivering effective training to your team. Your ability to develop streamlined processes and support the delivery of new developments will be key to your success in this role. Anchor – a great place to work Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life. We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities. A rewarding environment From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need. Health & happiness * Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts * Mental health support * Flexible working options Finance * Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better * Quick and easy pension transfer service * Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance * Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more Career * Ongoing personal and professional development programme * Leadership Pathways online learning resources * Career progression and promotion opportunities Celebrating diversity, celebrating you Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other. We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others. We are a Gold Standard Inclusive Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Menopause Friendly and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant, HouseProud Pledge and Age Friendly Employer Pledge schemes