Licensed Conveyancer Job Descriptions

Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring a house or flat, commercial property or piece of land from one owner to another. Licensed or qualified conveyancers are specialist property lawyers who deal with the paperwork and finances involved in buying and selling properties and land in England and Wales.
As a conveyancer, your main duties would include:
· advising clients on the buying and selling process
· researching who legally owns the property being bought
· conducting ‘searches’ – asking local authorities about any plans that might affect the property in the future

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· drafting contracts with details of the sale
· liaising with mortgage lenders (banks and building societies), estate agents and solicitors
· paying taxes such as stamp duty
· preparing leases and transfer documents
· keeping records of payments
· Checking that contracts are signed and exchanged.

Key Skills
· good spoken and written communication skills
· the ability to explain complex legal information to clients
· tact and diplomacy
· the ability to deal with people from all backgrounds
· accuracy and attention to detail
· problem-solving and research skills
· good mathematical skills, for making financial calculations
· Calmness under pressure.