Conveyancer (MAT cover)

Job Title: Conveyancer (MAT cover)

Location: Northampton, NN4

Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? Join Persimmon Homes as an Conveyancer and step into a role where your success is celebrated, your growth supported, and your work truly matters.

Why Persimmon Homes?

We’re one of the UK’s largest and most established housebuilders — FTSE 100 listed, with 29 regional offices and thousands of quality homes built every year.

At Persimmon, we don’t just build homes — we build careers. When you join us as an Conveyancer, you’ll benefit from:

• Competitive salary
• 5* housebuilder - Be part of a company that consistently delivers quality homes and outstanding customer satisfaction
• Life Cover & Contributory Pension
• Bonus
• Employee Benefits Platform – giving you access to high-street discounts, wellbeing support, and more
• Committed to diversity, inclusion, and empowering your development

What is the role?

We're looking for a Conveyancer to join our in-house legal on a fixed term basis. The purpose of the role is to manage the legal process of residential property transactions, primarily the sale of new-build homes and the purchase of part exchange properties, ensuring a smooth and efficient process in line with company standards and customer satisfaction goals

What you’ll do as Conveyancer

• Manage and run plot sales, part exchanges, and purchases for designated Group companies to ensure smooth and timely property transactions.
• Prepare individual plot documentation and manage the transfer or lease process to facilitate accurate and efficient legal completion.
• Conduct title checks and report on part exchange transactions to identify risks and support informed decision-making.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with purchaser's solicitors, the Group Legal Department, and regional operating companies to promote collaboration and resolve issues efficiently.
• Monitor the legal process to ensure timely and accurate completion of transactions and compliance with procedures.
• Handle miscellaneous property queries and plot-related matters to provide responsive support and maintain service standards.
• Carry out Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks in accordance with legal requirements to ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate risk.
• Mentor and guide Assistant Conveyancers to support their development and enhance team performance.
• Work collaboratively with peers to foster a cohesive and high-performing team environment.

What experience do I need?

• Excellent knowledge of residential conveyancing, practice, and procedure.
• Previous experience handling plot sales for a residential house builder (in-house or private practice) is advantageous.
• Strong computer literacy and confident telephone manner.
• Ability to work independently without secretarial support.
• Calm, organised, and capable of working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Legal qualification or relevant conveyancing experience preferred.