Conveyancing Lawyer

The position is a permanent full-time role (37.5 hours per week), and our typical working pattern is Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:30 with 1-hour lunch break per day and the role offers hybrid working options once the successful candidate is confident with their workload.

We’re looking for someone with deep local knowledge (within the geographical area you choose to work in) and client connections who’s ready to hit the ground running.
Please note some travel and out of hours working will be required for networking/business development, meetings and training purpose.

Key responsibilities for the Conveyancing lawyer role:

• Manage a caseload of varied conveyancing matters, including freehold and leasehold sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfers of equity.
• Liaise proactively with third parties to keep all parties informed of transaction progress.
• Conclude cases efficiently while adhering to service level agreements, quality standards, and client expectations.
• Undertake post-completion tasks independently to ensure cases are closed accurately.
• Provide technical expertise and support to team members as needed.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of transactions involving personal representatives, attorneys, trusts and matrimonial aspects.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, protecting clients and the business.
• Develop and maintain confident working relationships with all external providers and build professional networks.
• Providing a full and comprehensive legal service to all clients, ensuring all their legal needs are met.

Key skills and experience required for the Conveyancing Lawyer role:

• Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, Chartered Legal Executive, or equivalent, with demonstrable experience managing varied conveyancing caseloads.
• Expertise in complex legal matters, including Shared Ownership, New Builds, Lease Extensions, and more (broad experience is advantageous).
• Proficient in resolving technical issues and rectifying title defects.
• Confident with all MS Office packages and previous case management system (CMS) experience.
• Exceptional time management and organisational skills.
• Analytical, diligent, and confident in using Management Information (MI) to achieve outcomes.
• Professional under pressure, with outstanding communication abilities across all levels.

Benefits:

• Enhanced annual leave + all UK Bank Holidays
• An additional day for your birthday each year 
• Additional annual leave on Christmas Eve (1 full day) and New Years Eve (half day PM) if these days fall on a contracted working day.
• Private healthcare options for you and your family
• Free healthcare cash back plans for you and your family
• Enhanced pension – 5% matched contribution
• Ability to buy additional holiday – up to 5 days per year
• Group Life Assurance – 4 x your annual salary

If you’re a conveyancing lawyer ready for your next step, apply today. Alternatively, contact Marcus Stevens at Law Staff quoting reference 37489.

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