About Gilson Gray
Gilson Gray’s New Business team are part of Gilson Gray’s continuingly growing Residential Conveyancing department. Gilson Gray LLP is a comprehensive law firm, offering expert legal, property and financial services. We support clients throughout their entire lifetime. Gilson Gray’s New Business team plays an integral role in the development of business and the introduction of transactions to the conveyancing team, ensuring a strong relationship with existing referrers and clients alike.
We focus on ensuring we provide the highest level of advice and on-going service to our clients. We are ambitious and have an increasing number of advisers and support staff aiming to grow our market presence significantly. We have significantly grown the team over the course of the last year. We pride ourselves in looking after our clients personally and providing the upmost standard of service.
This role can be based either in our Edinburgh or Glasgow office.
Our Team
We have a highly engaged, collaborative team that support each other to achieve the best results possible. We work hard but take time to celebrate success also.
We are a company that cares about building an inclusive, collaborative place to work where you can stretch yourself, personally and professionally. We value a diverse team and believe the variety of experiences and backgrounds within our team make us stronger.
We are currently looking for a motivated and enthusiastic New Business and Home Buying Advisor to join our successful New Business team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, delivering exceptional service and playing an important role in helping clients achieve their property goals.
The Role
As a New Business and Home Buying Advisor at Gilson Gray LLP, you will be a key part of our team, supporting clients throughout their property journey and ensuring they receive a seamless, positive experience.
Your responsibilities will include:
· Building strong relationships with clients and referrers, ensuring they receive a high-quality and personalised service.
· Keeping clients and referrers informed and supported throughout every stage of the process.
· Providing guidance on the Scottish property market, including current trends and local pricing insights.
· Maintaining accurate and up-to-date client information, including circumstances, funding arrangements and progress using our internal systems.
· Supporting clients with property processes including sale and purchase conveyancing, equity release, re-mortgages and transfer of title work.
· Working closely with the New Business Management team and providing regular updates on progress and opportunities.
The role will include some weekend working, with weekends scheduled on a rotational basis to ensure we continue to provide excellent support and service to our clients when they need us most.
Required Knowledge and Experience
We’re looking for someone with experience in a property or conveyancing environment who is passionate about delivering excellent client service and building lasting relationships.
Ideally, you will have:
· Previous experience within property, conveyancing, client services, sales or purchase negotiation.
· Knowledge of the Scottish property market and conveyancing process.
· Experience using client management systems.
· Strong Microsoft Office skills, including confidence using Excel.
· Excellent customer service skills, with experience communicating professionally by telephone and email.
Our ideal candidate would also
The successful candidate will be someone who:
- Has excellent interpersonal skills and enjoys building positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Can make confident, informed decisions while managing competing priorities.
- Takes pride in delivering accurate, timely and high-quality work.
- Communicates clearly, professionally and with a friendly approach.
- Works well as part of a team and contributes positively to shared goals.
- Brings a proactive, forward-thinking attitude and the motivation to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
- Has a genuine desire to develop their skills and progress their career within Gilson Gray LLP.
Previous experience working in residential property or conveyancing for around two years would be advantageous, although we welcome applications from candidates with the right skills, attitude and enthusiasm to succeed.
Benefits
· A competitive salary with annual review and potential bonus award depending upon performance
· 32 days holiday a year (includes bank holidays)
· 3 x Death in Service Benefits
· Membership of an occupational pension scheme
· Wellbeing initiatives and opportunity to access online Health Provider
Work Location: In person
