Job description
Post Completions Supervisor – Residential PropertyLocation: Wirral Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
We are recruiting for an experienced Post Completions Supervisor to join a growing, modern legal practice based in the Wirral. This is an excellent opportunity for a career-driven individual to lead and develop a brand-new Post Completions Team within a forward-thinking, technology-driven environment.
The RoleYou will oversee all post-completion processes across residential property transactions, including purchases, sales, transfers of equity and re-mortgages. The role also includes conducting structured file audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, lender obligations and risk frameworks.
This is a key compliance-focused position requiring accuracy, organisation and a detailed understanding of Land Registry procedures and post-completion workflows.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage all post-completion matters across residential conveyancing
• Prepare, check, and submit Land Registry applications (AP1, FR1, etc.).
• Handle and respond to Land Registry requisitions
• Ensure correct registration of titles, charges and restrictions
• Liaise with lenders to meet post-completion obligations
• Manage post-completion diaries, deadlines and undertakings
• Instruct accounts to reconcile and refund residual balances
• Close files in line with internal procedures
• Conduct regular audits of open and closed conveyancing files
• Review files against regulatory rules, lender handbook requirements and internal compliance frameworks
• Prepare audit reports and support fee earners with remedial actions
• Maintain audit logs and compliance records
Skills & Experience
• 3–5 years’ experience in residential conveyancing post-completion
• Strong knowledge of Land Registry processes and lender requirements
• Confident handling requisitions and complex registrations
• Experience in file auditing or compliance (highly desirable)
• Excellent accuracy, organisation and time management
• Ability to manage high-volume workloads and strict deadlines
• Proficient in case management systems (LawLink experience advantageous)
Personal Attributes
• Methodical and process-driven
• Strong sense of accountability
• Commercial awareness and risk sensitivity
• Confident communicator with fee earners, lenders and regulators
• Keen to manage and oversee others
Desirable
• Experience within an SRA-regulated firm
• Familiarity with compliance reporting frameworks
• Exposure to external regulatory audit preparation
What’s on Offer
• Competitive salary
• Flexible/hybrid working after training and probation
• Opportunity to build and lead a new team
• Work within a growing, technology-driven legal practice
• Exposure to compliance and regulatory functions
If you’re an experienced post-completion specialist looking to step into a leadership and compliance-focused role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered or contact Steph McCormack at MLR Legal Recruitment for more information.