Conveyancer

Gillespie Recruitment Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Full-time

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing professional development

Modern office in Bradford

Job summary

Gillespie Recruitment Ltd in Bradford is seeking a technically strong Residential Conveyancing Solicitor/Conveyancer to manage a busy caseload from instruction through to completion. You will deliver exceptional client service while upholding regulatory standards in a growing legal team.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years' experience in residential property transactions, be commercially minded, highly organised, and able to mentor junior colleagues within a collaborative firm

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years' experience in Residential Conveyancing.
• Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, Legal Executive, or experienced Residential Fee Earner.
• Strong client care and communication skills.
• Ability to manage high-volume caseload and mentoring juniors.

Responsibilities

• Manage a busy caseload of residential transactions from instruction to completion.
• Handle freehold/leasehold sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity.
• Provide practical legal advice and maintain client service standards.
• Mentor junior fee earners and support staff.
• Develop relationships with clients and referrers and contribute to BD.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Client care

Attention to detail

High-volume case management

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer

Tools

Case Management Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you an experienced Residential Conveyancing Solicitor or Conveyancer looking for your next opportunity? Do you thrive managing complex residential property transactions while delivering exceptional client service? Looking for a Conveyancing role in Bradford where your expertise will contribute to a growing and ambitious legal team?

Gillespie Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a well-established professional legal services organisation based in Bradford as they continue to expand their Residential Property department.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong and commercially aware Solicitor / Conveyancer to join a growing team, managing a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters while supporting junior colleagues and contributing to the continued success of the department.

The Role

As a Solicitor / Conveyancer - Residential Conveyancing, you will manage a busy caseload of residential property transactions from instruction through to completion and post-completion.

This role requires strong technical expertise in UK residential property law, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage high volumes of work while maintaining outstanding client care standards.

You will also play an important role in supporting team development, maintaining professional relationships with industry partners, and contributing to the wider growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a full caseload of residential conveyancing transactions from instruction through to post-completion
• Handling freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, new build transactions, and shared ownership matters
• Providing clear, practical, and client-focused legal advice throughout the conveyancing process
• Liaising with estate agents, mortgage lenders, brokers, and third parties
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal procedures
• Supporting and mentoring junior fee earners and support staff where required
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients and professional referrers
• Contributing to business development initiatives and networking activities

About You

We are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced Residential Conveyancing professional who is confident managing a high-volume caseload while maintaining exceptional standards of client service.

You will be commercially aware, highly organised, and comfortable working independently while also contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 5+ years' experience in Residential Conveyancing
• Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, Legal Executive, or highly experienced Residential Fee Earner
• Proven ability to manage a high-volume conveyancing caseload independently
• Strong technical knowledge of UK residential property law
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff desirable
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail
• Proficiency with case management systems and Microsoft Office

Personal Attributes

• Professional, confident, and approachable communicator
• Commercially minded with a proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced legal environment
• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

What's on Offer

• Permanent, full-time Conveyancing role in Bradford
• Senior position within a growing and ambitious legal team
• Supportive and collaborative working culture
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Ongoing professional training and development
• Modern office environment in Bradford