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At Morton Fraser MacRoberts we are a new style of law firm, independent by choice and a place where we make our own decisions and our people can have their own say. Our culture empowers all of our people to be the best they can be.
You’ll get responsibility early on and the support to make great things happen. And because we understand that hard work comes from people who are empowered to be at their best more of the time, we offer an agile working environment.
We are charting our way to become the best in our field, so if you share our ambition, come chart your best course with us.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Conveyancing experience essential, ideally builder development related, including drafting, disposition/plan consideration, part exchange and shared equity.
• Must have a thorough understanding of a property transaction and associated legal aspects.
• Paralegal or legal qualification desirable but not essential.

SUMMARY OF ROLE

Client facing paralegal role, dealing with new build plot sales and delivering excellent client care, within a busy Housebuilders team.

KEY TASKS

• Conclude Plot Sale Missives - issuing pro forma missives adjusted to suit the particular plot sale deal and considering any adjustments sought by purchasing solicitors, all to point of conclusion.
• Issuing appropriate dispositions, shared equity agreements, and other documents relating to new build plot conveyancing transactions from a range of styles, to include consideration of any issues evident from builder’s plot plan.
• Concluding Part Exchange Missives and examination of Part Exchange titles.
• Dealing with observations from purchasers solicitors in relation to matters particular to a range of individual sites (covering issues like factoring arrangements, road bonding, planning conditions).
• Preparing cash accounts and invoices from set styles.
• Dealing with settlements – meeting the requirements of both the builder client and purchaser’s solicitors.
• Carrying out post settlement administration and dealing with general enquiries/issues.
• Interacting with other members of the team to ensure best client service and with clients directly to ensure documents issued align with agreed sale deals.