Conveyancer

G2legal; Peterlee; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No individual billing targets

Manageable caseload

Client-focused conveyancing

Progression opportunities

Flexible working hours

Full-time, part-time, four-day weeks

Strong staff retention

Collaborative decision-making

Established local relationships

Job summary

G2legal is seeking a Senior Residential Conveyancer in Peterlee, Durham, to join its supportive property team. This role offers the chance to take on leadership responsibilities and manage a reasonable caseload, prioritizing employee wellbeing.

Ideal candidates will possess strong client-care and technical skills, with the opportunity for professional growth into head of department and partnership. Flexibility in working hours is also available, making it a great opportunity for those seeking

Qualifications

• Experienced Residential Conveyancer able to manage a caseload independently.
• Excellent technical, organisational and client-care skills.
• Approachable, committed team player with leadership or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage residential transactions from instruction to completion.
• Handle freehold sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers, and new builds.
• Deliver personal and responsive service to clients.
• Support the day-to-day running of the Peterlee office.
• Develop relationships with local agents to grow operations.
• Support junior colleagues and take on leadership responsibilities.

Skills

Client-care skills

Technical skills

Organisational skills

Leadership experience

Relationship building

Education

Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or CILEX qualification

Job description

Senior Residential Conveyancer | Peterlee, Durham| £40,000-50,000 | Flexible working

Are you an experienced Conveyancer ready to take the next step into leadership, but haven’t yet been given the opportunity?

A well-established high-street firm in Durham is looking for an experienced Residential Conveyancer to join its supportive, non-volume property team, offering a manageable caseload, no individual billing targets and a genuine focus on employee wellbeing.

You’ll have the opportunity to take greater responsibility for a small team, develop your leadership skills and progress towards managing the office – making this an ideal move for an ambitious Conveyancer looking for more than just another fee-earning role.

Perks

• No individual billing targets


• Manageable caseload of approximately 60 live matters


• Non-volume, client-focused conveyancing


• Genuine progression into head of department and partnership


• Flexible working hours


• Full-time, part-time and four-day weeks considered


• Strong staff retention and an internal-promotion culture


• Collaborative departmental decision-making


• Established local client and estate-agent relationships

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing residential transactions from instruction through to completion


• Handling freehold sales and purchases, remortgages, transfers and new builds


• Delivering a personal and responsive service to clients


• Working closely with estate agents, lenders and other professionals


• Supporting the day-to-day running of the Peterlee office


• Developing relationships with local agents and helping grow the operation


• Supporting junior colleagues and taking on leadership responsibility

You will be:

• An experienced Residential Conveyancer who can run a caseload independently


• Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or CILEX qualification preferred, although strong unqualified conveyancers will be considered


• Excellent technical, organisational and client-care skills


• Someone committed, approachable and comfortable working within a close-knit team


• An outgoing, hands-on person who can build local professional relationships


• Leadership or supervisory experience would be advantageous but is not essential

If you’re looking for quality work, sensible caseloads and a genuine opportunity to develop your career, this position is well worth exploring.

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