Post Completions Assistant

Trethowans, one of The Times Best Law Firms 2022 was named as one of the UK’s fastest growing independent law firms (The Lawyer) and offers a comprehensive range of services for businesses and individual clients. It has more than 250 members of staff, including over 80 lawyers and 45 partners, who act for many international and national household brand names (including Jewson, Ladbrokes, Pizza Hut and Nandos to name a few) and a variety of individual clients throughout the UK. Trethowans now operates out of six locations, with offices in Salisbury, Southampton, Poole, Bournemouth and Winchester as well as a serviced office in London.

The property issues facing farmers and land owners are diverse and often complex, impacting on both businesses and families. The agricultural sector is burdened with ever-increasing regulations. For that reason we have a team of agricultural law specialists providing a comprehensive service. Our agricultural law solicitors advise farmers and other rural land owners on managing their business, family affairs, succession planning and other related country issues.

We are looking for a Post Completions Assistant to join our Agriculture and Rural Property Team based in our Salisbury Office.

The successful candidate will have previous property experience, particularly in Post-Exchange work and have a high level of attention to detail.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Prepare and submit AP1 and FR1 applications to the Land Registry.

• Collate relevant accompanying documents for applications to the Land Registry.

• Assist fee-earners with post-exchange / pre-completion tasks.
   
• Ensure applications are submitted within the OS1 priority period and requisitions replied to before the cancellation date.
   
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure accurate registrations are completed and co-ordinate responses to requisitions.

• Collaborate with HMLR to ensure accurate registrations are completed and requisitions reduced.
   
• Ensure lender clients are fully updated on progress via the lender’s chosen method of communication.
   
• Upload post completion documents to LMS and Lender Exchange portal.

This is a busy and demanding role which requires excellent organisational skills and the ability to produce a high volume of work. Good interpersonal skills together with the ability to work as part of a team and deliver excellent client service are essential to this role.

Trethowans is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the Firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.