The Role
Licensed Conveyancers, or Property Lawyers, deal with the paperwork and legal work involved in buying and selling business and commercial properties. Licensed Conveyancer Jobs can include:
* advising clients of costs, such as stamp duty, and legal fees
* conducting ?searches?- asking local authorities for details of any plans that might affect the property in the future, drafting contracts giving details of all the aspects of the sale
* liaising with mortgage lenders to make sure they have all the relevant information
* paying taxes such as stamp duty and keeping records of payments made
* checking that contracts are signed and exchanged.
Skills and Interests
If you are looking for a Licensed Conveyancer job you should:
* have good spoken and written communication skills
* be able to explain the technicalities of conveyancing to clients
* be meticulous and able to problem solve
* be interested in property law
* be numerate and able to make financial calculations
* be able to work under pressure.
A mix of these skills would provide a solid foundation for anyone looking for jobs or work as a
Licensed Conveyancer.
Qualifications
England and Wales – In order to get a job as a licensed conveyancer in England and Wales you must pass The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) training and examinations.
The minimum entry requirements are four GCSEs (A-C)/S grades (1-3), including English, or equivalent.
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