Conveyancer

Bailey Hunter Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in the North East of the UK is seeking an experienced Conveyancer to join their Residential Property team. This role involves managing residential conveyancing matters from start to finish, with responsibilities including sales and purchases, re-mortgages, and liaising with clients and agents. The firm offers a competitive salary, a supportive team environment, and flexibility in working patterns. If you're looking for stability with a manageable caseload, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Flexible working pattern

Qualifications

• Must have experience as a Conveyancer, Solicitor, Legal Executive or Fee Earner.
• Confident in managing files independently.
• Strong client care skills and a practical approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own files from start to finish.
• Handle a mix of residential conveyancing matters.
• Liaise with clients, agents, and lenders effectively.

Skills

File management with minimal supervision

Client care

Teamwork

Solutions-focused approach

Education

Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer qualification

Job description

Experienced Conveyancer (Residential Property)

Location: North East (Durham / Sunderland) – office-based with flexibility
Salary: Competitive + benefits (DOE)

A well-established, highly regarded North East law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Conveyancer to join its busy Residential Property team. This is a proper “good desk, good people, plenty of work” opportunity – ideal if you want stability, support, and a sensible caseload.

The role

You’ll run your own files from start to finish, handling a mix of residential conveyancing matters, including:

• Sales and purchases (freehold/leasehold)
• Re-mortgages and transfers of equity
• New-build and shared ownership (if you’ve done it – not essential)
• Liaising with clients, agents and lenders to keep matters moving

What they’re looking for

• An experienced Conveyancer (Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, Legal Executive or experienced Fee Earner)
• Confident managing files with minimal supervision
• Strong client care and a practical, solutions-focused approach
• Comfortable working in a team environment and supporting colleagues when needed

What’s on offer

• A solid, long-term role with a steady pipeline of work
• Supportive team and approachable management
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexibility around working pattern once you’re settled

Interested?

For more information or to apply in confidence, contact Claire Cox at Bailey Hunter – [e-mail]