Conveyancer

Puro Associates; Manchester; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus up to £90,00

Flexible working considered

On-site parking

Career progression opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Birthday leave

Job summary

Puro Associates in South Manchester is seeking a Residential Property Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer to handle complex conveyancing matters, including unregistered land and specialist lending. The role focuses on delivering clear, practical advice and maintaining excellent client communication throughout each transaction.

You will manage matters end-to-end, draft and review contracts, liaise with clients and lenders, and support junior team members.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' PQE or equivalent experience in residential conveyancing.
• Qualified solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer.
• Strong technical residential conveyancing experience.
• Confidence dealing with complex title issues and unregistered land.
• Experience with specialist lending, leasehold and complex transactions.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently.
• Proactive, commercial and solutions-focused approach.
• Proclaim experience is desirable but not essential.
• Supervision or technical support experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion.
• Conduct detailed title investigations and resolve complex legal issues.
• Draft and review contracts, reports and other legal documentation.
• Liaise with clients, lenders, brokers, estate agents and third parties.
• Provide commercially sensible and pragmatic legal advice.
• Maintain high standards of client care and compliance.
• Manage workload effectively and meet deadlines.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems and processes.
• Support and mentor junior team members where appropriate.

Skills

PQE 5+ years

Residential conveyancing

Title investigations

Lending & mortgages

Client care & communication

Caseload management

Proactive, commercial approach

Supervision/mentoring

Proclaim experience desirable

Job description

Residential Property Solicitor / Licensed Conveyancer

Location: South Manchester

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience up to £90,000

• Unregistered land
• Complex title investigations
• Leasehold property
• Specialist lending
• Equity release
• Bridging finance
• Remortgages
• Title defects and indemnity insurance
• Restrictive covenants
• Easements and rights
• Unusual and technically complex conveyancing matters

You will be encouraged to build strong relationships with clients, providing clear, practical advice and maintaining excellent communication throughout each transaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion.
• Conduct detailed title investigations and resolve complex legal issues.
• Draft and review contracts, reports and other legal documentation.
• Liaise with clients, lenders, brokers, estate agents and third parties.
• Provide commercially sensible and pragmatic legal advice.
• Maintain high standards of client care and compliance.
• Manage workload effectively and meet relevant deadlines.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems and processes.
• Support and mentor junior members of the team where appropriate.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• 5+ years' PQE or equivalent experience.
• Qualification as a Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer.
• Strong technical residential conveyancing experience.
• Confidence dealing with complex title issues and unregistered land.
• Experience with specialist lending, leasehold and complex transactions.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage a caseload independently.
• A proactive, commercial and solutions-focused approach.
• Proclaim experience is desirable but not essential.
• Previous supervision or technical support experience would be advantageous.

Career Progression

This is more than just another fee-earning conveyancing role. The firm is continuing to grow and offers genuine opportunities for ambitious individuals to progress into senior leadership and technical positions. You will have the opportunity to:

• Progress into a leadership position.
• Become a recognised technical specialist.
• Mentor and develop junior lawyers.
• Contribute to training and development.
• Influence technical standards and processes.
• Play an important role in the future growth of the business.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Performance-related bonus with realistic OTE of up to £90,000.
• High-quality and technically interesting residential property work.
• Genuine career progression opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements considered.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Free on-site parking.
• Additional day's annual leave for your birthday.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

If you're an experienced residential property professional looking for a role offering technical variety, strong earning potential and genuine progression, this could be an excellent opportunity.