Conveyancer

G2 Legal Limited; Ilkley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Ilkley is seeking an experienced Licensed Conveyancer to lead a growing team. This role involves managing your own caseload, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to the strategic development of the Residential Property department. The ideal candidate will maintain Licenced Conveyancer qualification and have a proven ability in client care and team leadership. Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Ongoing professional development

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage a busy caseload independently.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience is highly desirable.
• Strong mentoring and team-building skills with a positive approach.

Responsibilities

• Handle a full caseload of residential property matters.
• Provide clear, practical legal advice while maintaining high standards.
• Supervise, support and develop team members.

Skills

Leadership

Client care

Supervision

Business development

Education

Licenced Conveyancers qualification

Job description

Licensed Conveyancer – Ilkley

Are you an enthusiastic and organised legal professional looking to grow your conveyancing? An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Licensed Conveyancer with ideally 5 PQE+ to step into a leadership role within a highly regarded and growing law firm. We are looking for a dynamic and commercially minded legal professional to manage their own caseload, mentor junior staff and play a key role in the continued development and success of the Residential Property department.

You must maintain the Licenced Conveyancers qualification to be considered for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle a full caseload of residential property matters, including sales, purchases and re-mortgages, with minimal supervision
• Provide clear, practical legal advice while maintaining the highest standards of client care
• Supervise, support and develop team members, contributing to training, mentoring and performance reviews
• Take responsibility for achieving personal and departmental billing targets
• Ensure effective progression of all client matters, keeping clients regularly updated on progress and costs
• Maintain compliance with SRA and Law Society regulations, Solicitors Accounts Rules and all firm protocols
• Oversee file management and diary control processes, ensuring timely completion of transactions
• Manage credit control on personal files in close coordination with the accounts team
• Drive business development initiatives and identify growth opportunities in collaboration with the Head of Department and senior leadership
• Represent the department internally and externally, promoting the firm’s values and professional image

Leadership & Strategic Involvement:

• Play a proactive role in the strategic development of the Residential Property team and wider firm
• Collaborate with partners and senior management to identify and implement process improvements
• Support firm-wide marketing initiatives and client relationship management strategies
• Encourage and contribute to the professional development of junior team members through coaching and in-house training

Requirements & Qualifications:

• You must maintain the Licenced Conveyancers qualification
• Proven ability to manage a busy caseload independently
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience is highly desirable
• Strong mentoring and team-building skills with a positive and supportive approach

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Leadership opportunity in a growing, respected law firm
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Genuine career progression opportunities

Apply Now

If you're ready to take the next step in your residential property career and lead from the front in a professional, client-focused environment, apply today or contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal in confidence for further information.