Licensed conveyancers, or property lawyers, advise clients on buying and selling business and commercial properties. They deal with the paper and legal work around stamp duty, liaise with mortgage lenders and keep records of payments made.
Who can I work for?
Conveyancers work for solicitors and work with estate agents and mortgage advisors.
Where and when can I work?
Typical hours are 9am-5pm but client visits may run outside these times.
What can I earn?
Residential conveyancers can make around £40,000 each year. This increases as experience is gained.
What are the benefits?
The role offers a wide range of varied responsibilities and is rewarding for those that put the hard work into the role.
Are there chances of promotion?
There are chances to work up the conveyancing ladder to earn more money if the individual has enough experience and enthusiasm.
What will I be responsible for?
Conveyancers are responsible for dealing with the paperwork and legal work around the purchase of a house of business building.
Do I need any experience?
In England and Wales to get a job as a licensed conveyancer you must pass The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) training and examinations.
Many people entering this course already have ILEX or law degrees but minimum entry requirements are four GCSEs (A-C) including English.
In Scotland the individual needs to find a one-to-two year training contract with a solicitor or conveyancer.
What attributes are needed?
Anyone interested in this role should:
- be interested in property law and maths
- have good face-to-face and written communications skills
- be able to easily explain conveyancing jargon to clients
- be good at problem solving under pressure.