Lead Property & Conveyancing Solicitor

Cutlers The Law Firm; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cutlers The Law Firm on the NSW Central Coast seeks a Senior Property & Conveyancing Solicitor to lead the firm's property and conveyancing practice with substantial autonomy. You will manage complex residential and commercial files, supervise staff, and drive systems for client service and workflow efficiency.

The successful candidate will shape how the practice operates and interfaces with clients, agents, and financial institutions, while maintaining high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Admitted as an Australian legal practitioner with NSW practising certificate or eligible.
• Strong NSW conveyancing and property law experience.
• Ability to manage files from instruction to completion independently.
• Comfortable taking primary responsibility for a practice area.
• Strong drafting, communication and client-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the property and conveyancing practice with autonomy.
• Manage residential and commercial property work including contracts and documents.
• Supervise support staff and progressive file workflows.
• liaise with clients, agents, banks and other solicitors.

Skills

Property law

Conveyancing

Client management

Leadership

Education

Admitted Australian solicitor

Tools

LEAP

InfoTrack

Job description

Commencement: January 2027, with flexibility around the exact start date for the right candidate

Cutlers The Law Firm | The Entrance, Central Coast NSW
Full-time | $80,000–$110,000 package, depending on experience

Manage your own conveyancing matters in an established Central Coast law firm, with experienced support staff and direct access to solicitors.

About us

Cutlers The Law Firm is an established law firm based at The Entrance on the Central Coast. We assist clients across property and conveyancing, wills and estate planning, deceased estates and other legal matters.

We are seeking a Licensed Conveyancer to take responsibility for the day-to-day management of our conveyancing files. This role would suit someone who enjoys working independently, builds strong relationships with clients and takes pride in keeping matters moving.

About the role

Working alongside our solicitors and support staff, you will manage conveyancing matters from initial instructions through to settlement, including:

Handling residential purchases and sales.

Preparing and reviewing contracts and conveyancing documents within the scope of your licence.

Undertaking searches, enquiries and due diligence.

Keeping clients informed and explaining the conveyancing process clearly.

Liaising with agents, lenders, brokers and other legal representatives.

Managing exchanges, critical dates, settlement adjustments and electronic settlements.

Assisting with subdivision and off-the-plan conveyancing.

Maintaining accurate files using LEAP and InfoTrack, and identifying issues requiring solicitor input.

About you

You will bring:

Practical experience independently managing NSW conveyancing matters from start to finish.

Confidence using PEXA and electronic conveyancing systems.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.

Clear communication skills and a practical, approachable manner with clients.

The judgment to recognise when a matter requires further advice or escalation.

A willingness to work collaboratively with solicitors and support staff.

Experience with LEAP, InfoTrack, subdivisions and off-the-plan transactions will be highly regarded.

What we offer

An established conveyancing practice with an existing client base.

Experienced administrative support and access to solicitors for legal input.

Responsibility for your own files and the opportunity to contribute to improvements in how we work.

A Central Coast office location at The Entrance.

How to apply

Please apply with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your conveyancing experience, current licensing status and availability.

All applications will be treated confidentially.

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