Assistant Conveyancing Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Conveyancing Solicitor to join a busy Residential Property team in North Finchley. The role involves supporting senior fee earners with various property transactions and ensuring a smooth process from instruction to completion. Applicants should be qualified Solicitors or CILEX with some residential conveyancing experience. The position offers a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and partnership prospects in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Attractive bonus structure

Clear long-term career progression

Qualifications

• Residential conveyancing experience desirable.
• Ability to manage tasks with accuracy and time management.

Responsibilities

• Support senior fee earners across all conveyancing matters.
• Drafting contracts, reports, and standard documents.
• Liaising with clients, agents, lenders and other firms.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive and organised

Attention to detail

Confident IT skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX

Job description

Our client is seeking an Assistant Conveyancing Solicitor/ Legal Executive. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Conveyancing Solicitor / CILEX to join a busy and growing Residential Property team in North Finchley. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop their conveyancing career while supporting senior fee-earners on a high-quality caseload. You will receive a competitive salary (DOE), generous holiday entitlement, a bonus structure, long-term progression opportunities — including potential future partnership — and a friendly, supportive team environment.

About the Firm

Our client is a well-established and respected practice with a strong local presence. The firm prides itself on delivering excellent service, long-standing client relationships, and professional development for its people. With continued investment in growth, technology and client care, this is a great opportunity to build your career within a thriving conveyancing team.

Assistant Conveyancing Solicitor — Position Overview

You will assist fee earners with residential property transactions across freehold, leasehold, and new build matters — helping to ensure a smooth process for clients from instruction through to completion.

Key Responsibilities of the Assistant Conveyancing Solicitor

• Support senior fee earners across all conveyancing matters
• Sales and purchases — freehold and leasehold
• Remortgages and transfers of equity
• Drafting contracts, reports and standard documents
• Carrying out searches, AML & ID checks
• Lease extensions and auction matters
• Liaising with clients, agents, lenders and other firms
• File management, compliance support and admin duties
• Assist with post-completion requirements
• Working knowledge of the Building Safety Act (preferred but not essential)
• New Build experience desirable

Requirements of the Assistant Conveyancing Solicitor

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX (or near completion of qualification)
• Some residential conveyancing experience desirable
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Proactive, organised, and able to manage tasks with accuracy
• Excellent attention to detail and time management
• Confident IT skills including case management systems
• Positive attitude and keen to learn from experienced team members
• Must be able to reliably commute to North Finchley

The Benefits for the Assistant Conveyancing Solicitor

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Attractive bonus structure
• Clear long-term career progression including partnership prospects
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• And more

If you are an ambitious conveyancing professional looking to progress in a supportive environment — apply today. Alternatively, contact Shabir at Law Staff Limited quoting reference BH-37563.

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