We are looking for an experienced residential conveyancer with at least five years’ PQE, or equivalent experience, to join a growing Residential Property team. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise across a broad range of residential transactions, a commitment to excellent client service and a collaborative approach to supporting colleagues. This is an opportunity to manage a varied caseload while also contributing to the development of the team. You will support the Head of Residential Property by mentoring junior colleagues and helping to strengthen the department’s work and future growth. The role also offers scope to contribute to business development, networking and cross-referral opportunities, while helping deliver a high-quality, seamless service to clients.
The Firm
This opportunity is with a forward-looking, growing and ambitious law firm with a dedicated Residential Property team. The firm is focused on delivering exceptional client experiences through outstanding legal advice and service, and is investing in its people, technology and ways of working to support that ambition.
The firm values collaboration, quality and career progression. In this role, you will have the opportunity to take on a varied residential conveyancing caseload while contributing to the continued development of the team. You will also support junior colleagues and work closely with the Head of Residential Property, making this a strong fit for an experienced conveyancer who wants to contribute to a team’s success as well as their own professional development.
Responsibilities
- Manage a varied residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to completion and post-completion.
- Advise clients on freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, new-build properties and shared ownership transactions.
- Review titles, searches, enquiries and contract documentation, and ensure transactions progress efficiently.
- Draft, review and negotiate contracts and associated legal documents.
- Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, developers and other solicitors to deliver a seamless service.
- Ensure compliance with SRA regulations, anti-money laundering requirements and lender panel obligations.
- Support the Head of Residential Property with the supervision, mentoring and development of junior team members.
- Contribute to departmental growth through business development, networking and cross-referral opportunities.
- Assist with the strategic development of the department, including recruitment, team development and operational support.
Experience and Skills Sought
- A Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or CILEX Lawyer with Advanced Practice Rights.
- At least five years’ PQE, or equivalent experience, in residential conveyancing.
- Strong technical knowledge across residential property transactions.
- Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
- A well-organised, proactive and commercially aware approach, with experience mentoring or supervising colleagues.
Hours and Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Hybrid working following training.
- 5 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Extended Christmas break
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Private Health Care Plan and wellbeing initiatives
- Regular social events to bring teams together
Find Out More or Apply
To find out more about this role, or to have an informal, confidential and non-committal chat, please reach out to Katie at Aspiria Legal. Applications are also welcome.