Conveyancing Assistant

Conveyancing Assistant at Taylor Wimpey plc

Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey

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.

Based in Wolverhampton within the Legal team.

• 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 Business units’ have the most current plot progression.
• To issue the relevant legal paperwork in connection with plots reserved and notified to the department e.g. 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 e.g. 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.

• 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.

At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it's about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve.

We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions. We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover.

Our total reward offer works perfectly with our culture, we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home.

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