Conveyancer

Gillespie Recruitment Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working available

Supportive team environment

Long-term career prospects

Job summary

Gillespie Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Conveyancing Solicitor for a well-established Northeast law firm. You will oversee a residential conveyancing caseload from instruction to completion, including sales, remortgages and equity transfers, while delivering outstanding client service.

The role values initiative, commitment and trust, with hybrid working after an initial office-based period and long-term career prospects in a respected practice.

Qualifications

• Must have experience managing residential conveyancing matters independently.
• Strong technical knowledge of the conveyancing process.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent client and stakeholder communication.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to completion.
• Handle matters including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases.
• Oversee remortgages and transfers of equity.
• Maintain the highest levels of client care and professionalism.
• Work closely with clients and third parties to progress transactions.

Skills

Independent case management

Residential conveyancing

Client relationship building

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Education

Qualified Solicitor / Licensed Conveyancer / Legal Executive or equivalent

Job description

Ready for a Conveyancing Role Where You Can Make Your Mark?

Not every conveyancing role offers the opportunity to influence how a department grows and develops.

We're working with a well-established and highly regarded law firm in the Northeast that is looking to appoint an experienced Conveyancing Solicitor to join its residential property team. This is an opportunity for someone who is confident managing their own caseload, takes pride in delivering outstanding client service, and wants to be part of a firm that values initiative, commitment, and trust.

The successful candidate will be given the autonomy to take ownership of their work, build strong client relationships, and contribute to the continued success of a busy and growing department.

The Opportunity

You'll manage a varied residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to completion, handling matters including:

• Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Remortgages
• Transfers of equity
• Shared ownership transactions
• New-build purchases
• Right to Buy matters

Working closely with clients and third parties, you'll ensure transactions progress efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of client care and professionalism.

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates who:

• Are a Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, Legal Executive or equivalent
• Have previous experience managing residential conveyancing matters independently
• Possess strong technical knowledge across the conveyancing process
• Are highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Communicate confidently with clients and stakeholders
• Take a proactive and solutions-focused approach to their work

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is hardworking, trustworthy, reliable, and eager to become a valued member of a close-knit team.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience
• Full-time, permanent position
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Genuine opportunity to shape and develop your role
• Long-term career prospects within an established legal practice
• Office-based for the first three months, with hybrid working available for discussion thereafter