Ascent Performance Group Ltd
Conveyancer
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About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Conveyancer to join our growing team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced conveyancing professional to manage residential property transactions from instruction through to completion on behalf of mortgage lenders dealing with repossessed properties.
You will play a key role in progressing matters efficiently, ensuring exceptional client service, regulatory compliance, and adherence to service level agreements while working closely with solicitors, lenders, asset managers, estate agents, and buyers.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage residential conveyancing transactions from instruction through to completion and post-completion activities.
- Prepare and draft legal documentation, including contracts, transfer deeds, title reports, auction packs, and completion statements.
- Deal with enquiries raised by buyers and their solicitors, ensuring timely progression of transactions.
- Identify legal, regulatory, and operational risks within cases and escalate appropriately to the Team Leader, Client, or Asset Manager in accordance with procedures.
- Prepare files for exchange and completion, ensuring all requirements have been satisfied.
- Manage completion monies and ensure accurate financial reconciliations in line with client and regulatory requirements.
- Liaise effectively with solicitors, buyers, lenders, estate agents, asset managers, and internal stakeholders to progress matters efficiently.
- Submit Land Registry applications and manage post-sale matters, including the distribution of surplus funds where applicable.
- Maintain accurate records and case management systems.
- Complete client MI and attend client and Asset Manager review meetings.
- Ensure compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Data Protection, Information Security, and Financial Crime procedures.
- Maintain high levels of accuracy, productivity, and service delivery while meeting client SLAs and internal quality standards.
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Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous experience within a conveyancing, legal assistant, or paralegal role.
- Strong understanding of residential conveyancing processes and legal terminology.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage a busy caseload and prioritize effectively.
- High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
- Experience using case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to liaise with clients, solicitors, lenders, and third parties.
Desirable
- Experience working within lender services, repossession sales, or volume conveyancing environments.
- Knowledge of FCA-regulated environments and relevant regulatory frameworks.
- Experience handling completion funds and financial reconciliations.
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What We're Looking For
The successful candidate will be customer-focused, resilient, and highly organized, with the ability to work independently while maintaining positive relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders. You'll be someone who takes ownership of your work, demonstrates integrity, and consistently delivers a high standard of service.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to work within a specialist and growing conveyancing team.
- Exposure to a varied and fast-paced caseload.
- Supportive team environment with opportunities for development and progression.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
The Company
Part of the Lantern Group, Ascent is one of the UK's largest specialist debt recovery law firms, widely recognized as a market leader in the provision of high-quality, ethically-led services, and in customer engagement and rehabilitation.
What We Offer:
- A friendly, team-focused workplace
- Opportunities for career progression and professional development
- A competitive benefits package, including:
- Company pension scheme
- Generous holiday allowance, plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase additional days)
- Health cash plan
- Life Assurance
- Critical illness cover
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Discounts on online shopping and gym memberships
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Refer a friend
- Feedback recognition Scheme
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