An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Licensed Conveyancer to join our Newcastle office.
Working as part of our established Property & Developments team, you will manage a varied conveyancing practice, acting on residential and commercial property transactions from instruction through to settlement.
This role will suit a proactive and client-focused conveyancer who enjoys managing matters autonomously while working closely with Partners, lawyers and support staff in a collaborative workplace.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Preparing, reviewing and advising on contracts for sale, transfers, easements, mortgages and other conveyancing documents
Conducting title, council, planning and other property-related searches and enquiries
Managing electronic settlements through the PEXA platform
Preparing and lodging documents with NSW Land Registry Services and other relevant authorities
Processing duties and transfer transactions through Revenue NSW
Liaising with clients, real estate agents, lenders, brokers and other stakeholders throughout the conveyancing process
Ensuring critical deadlines are met
Managing settlement deadlines, settlement figures, adjustments and related correspondence
Ensuring registration of dealings
Identifying and resolving issues that may impact transactions and settlement timeframes
Maintaining accurate file records and ensuring matters are progressed efficiently and in accordance with relevant legislation and practice requirements
Ensuring compliance with:Conveyancers Licensing Act **** (NSW)
Conveyancers Licensing Regulation
Real Property Act **** (NSW)
Duties Act **** (NSW)
Electronic Conveyancing National Law
Verification of Identity requirements
Client Authorisation requirements
Trust account obligations (where applicable)
Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing obligations (when applicable)




Professional Conduct Rules and ethical obligations
Privacy legislation
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded national law firm and work alongside experienced practitioners in a genuinely supportive and collegiate environment.
About you
While our ideal candidate would be a Licensed Conveyancer, we are also open to considering applications from experienced Conveyancing Paralegals.
We would love to hear from professionals with the following skills, experience, and attributes:
Strong working knowledge of NSW conveyancing procedures and property transactions
Demonstrated experience using PEXA to manage electronic settlements
Sound understanding of Revenue NSW requirements, including duty and transfer processes
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organisational and file management skills with the demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities
A professional, client-focused approach and a commitment to delivering high-quality service
About us
We're passionate about what we do and want you to be too.
We're one of Australia's leading law firms, recognised nationally for our legal expertise across insurance, commercial, workplace and government matters.
Our teams work with major insurers, corporates, government agencies, SMEs and not for profit organisations across Australia.
With more than 800 people across Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra, Hobart, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth and Sydney,



we combined high quality work with collaborative and supportive culture.
We're also proud to be recognised by Chambers Asia-Pacific, Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Best Lawyers and Doyle's Guide and to have one of the highest percentages of female partners among Australia's top 50 law firms.
Culture & benefits of working with us
As a national firm with the scale and reputation to attract great clients and high-quality work, every day is different.
To support you, we offer a wide range of benefits, including:
Flexible working arrangementsto help you balance your work and personal commitments
Health and wellness initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, onsite Mental Health First Aiders, discounts on health insurance, and corporate discounts at 400+ leading fitness and wellbeing brands
Financial benefitsincluding discounted conveyancing services, financial planning assistance, and our generous employee referral program
Paid parental leaveand accreditation as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace
Continuous learning and development programsto ensure you are always being challenged, engaged, and encouraged to grow and further your career
Connection and communityincluding office-based social events, sporting events, paid blood donation leave, and a long-standing commitment to pro bono work and community contribution
Diversity and Inclusion PolicyandEmployee Reference Groups(LGBTQIA+, Gender, Parents & Caregivers, Mature Workers, and Health & Wellbeing, and Reconciliation Action Plan Working Groups) ensuring that we continue to live our values and encouraging our people to be their authentic selves at work each day
Dress for your Work Day Policybecause we trust our people to make choices which appropriately represent our firm
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📌 Licensed Conveyancer (New South Wales)
🏢 Moray & Agnew Lawyers
📍 New South Wales