Completions & Post-Completion Assistant

Completions & Post-Completion Assistant

Location: Bath / Bristol
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday

TSR Legal are delighted to be supporting a highly regarded, progressive Top 100 law firm in their search for a Completions & Post-Completion Assistant to join their established Residential Property team in Bath and Bristol.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal administrator, conveyancing assistant or property professional looking to develop their career within a specialist South West Completions Team. The role will play an integral part in ensuring residential property transactions progress smoothly through completion and post-completion, working closely with fee earners, clients, lenders, developers and external organisations.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative and supportive team where accuracy, organisation and excellent client service are highly valued. Full training will be provided, making this an attractive opportunity for someone with a residential conveyancing background who is looking to specialise further in completions and post-completion work.

The Role

You will provide proactive and accurate support across a busy residential property caseload, ensuring completion deadlines are met and post-completion matters are progressed efficiently.

Your responsibilities will include:

Completion

• Preparing completion packs, completion statements and supporting documentation.
• Liaising with fee earners to ensure matters are ready for completion.
• Coordinating completion monies with lenders, developers, solicitors and other third parties.
• Processing completion funds and payments in line with internal procedures.
• Confirming legal completion and updating case management systems.
• Supporting plot sales, residential development and developer transactions.
• Managing completion-day enquiries and resolving issues promptly.
• Ensuring completion documentation is accurately recorded and filed.

Post-Completion

• Preparing and submitting HM Land Registry applications, including AP1s and other relevant applications.
• Dealing with HM Land Registry requisitions and monitoring applications through to registration.
• Maintaining accurate post-completion diaries and ensuring priority periods and deadlines are met.
• Liaising with lenders following registration and providing registration documentation where required.
• Preparing and serving notices on landlords, management companies and estate management companies.
• Supporting new-build plot sales, transfers of part and estate documentation.
• Assisting with bulk Land Registry applications and registrations.
• Managing mortgage discharges, redemption documentation and retention matters.
• Supporting fee earners with file management and financial hygiene.
• Closing and archiving completed files in accordance with firm procedures.

What We’re Looking For

We are keen to speak with candidates who have strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and an interest in developing their career within residential property.

Essential:

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to strict deadlines.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a busy, collaborative team.

Desirable:

• Previous experience within residential conveyancing or property.
• Experience of completions or post-completion work.
• Knowledge of HM Land Registry applications and registration processes.
• Experience dealing with Land Registry requisitions.
• Experience supporting residential development or plot sale transactions.
• Experience preparing or assisting with SDLT submissions.
• Knowledge of lender portals and lender requirements.
• Understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Experience within a busy, multi-office law firm.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking and well-established Top 100 law firm offering excellent career development and a supportive working environment.

The firm has a strong reputation across the South West and provides a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• 26.5–31.5 days’ annual leave, depending on level.
• Option to buy and sell annual leave.
• Healthcare cash plan / private medical insurance.
• Life assurance.
• Pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season ticket loan.
• Discretionary profit and performance-related bonus.
• Hybrid working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced family leave.
• Group income protection.
• Regular salary reviews.
• Recruitment referral bonus.

The firm is also committed to the ongoing development of its people, with structured learning and development opportunities and a transparent career development framework designed to support progression and long-term career ambitions.

Interested?

If you have experience within residential conveyancing, completions, post-completions or property administration and are looking for an opportunity to develop your career within a leading South West law firm, we would be keen to hear from you.

Please get in touch with Hannah Williams at TSR Legal today for a confidential discussion about the role and your requirements on 02920 388100 or submit your CV directly for review to Hannah@tsrlegal.co.uk.