Assistant Conveyancer (York)

From the commitment we pour into our homes, to the belief we bring to supporting amazing careers, a role at Persimmon is a springboard for Building Your New Possible. Discover new opportunities to grow, learn new skills and release your potential.

We’re Persimmon Homes, a FTSE 100 listed company and a leading UK house builder serving local communities across the UK and delivering around 10,000 homes a year. We have 29 operating businesses in England, Wales and Scotland, three house-building brands and three off-site manufacturing facilities.

We’re looking for people like you, and this could be your opportunity to start Building Your New Possible.

What is the role?

This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Conveyancer to join the Legal Team at Persimmon Homes. This role typically reports to the Company Solicitor heading the Plot Team in the relevant location. 

The role will include:

• Assisting the legal team with all aspects of plot work to include (but not limited to) reservations, engrossments, filing, exchanges, title checks, completions and general legal office duties
• You will build relationships with the purchaser’s solicitors, our Group Legal Department and regional operating companies
• Working closely with other conveyancers to assist with their workload and cover during annual leave

What we need from you?

• Previous experience of residential conveyancing, practice and procedure
• Previous experience of handling plot sales for a residential house builder (either in house or in private practice) would be advantageous
• It is essential that you are computer literate, have good social skills and a confident telephone manner
• We will consider someone who is working in a legal conveyancing administration role who would like to progress

What’s in it for you?

Salary and benefits package

• Competitive Salary (DOE)
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Bonus
• Health Care

Persimmon has a Hybrid Working Policy for core roles in the business allowing staff to apply for home working up to 2 days per week.

When you join us, the future is yours to explore. You can realise your full potential through industry-leading training and clearly signposted career paths. Persimmon is where hard graft and team spirit means real variety, satisfaction and rewards. A place where you can be at your best, and even go beyond what you thought you were capable of. If this sounds like the place for you, apply today and start Building Your New Possible.

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No Agencies please – Persimmon will not accept speculative CVs as a means of introduction

Persimmon is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

If you have any questions about the job or application process please contact us at talentacquisition@persimmonhomes.com