Conveyancer

Oculus Legal Group; Shaftesbury; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Oculus Legal Group in Shaftesbury is seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancer to join a well‑established team. You will manage your own caseload of residential property matters with autonomy and support from experienced solicitors in a collaborative environment.

The role covers a broad range of transactions, including freehold/leasehold sales and purchases, transfers of equity and remortgages, with a focus on building lasting client relationships.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor, FCILEx, or professionally qualified in residential property.
• Experience running a caseload of 18+ months.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of residential property matters with autonomy.
• Handle a broad range of residential transactions including freehold/leasehold, transfers of equity and remortgages.
• Act for private individuals and property investors.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, referrers and professionals.
• Work closely with partners and senior solicitors.

Skills

Residential property

Conveyancing

Client relationships

Independent worker

Job description

Residential Property Conveyancer | Shaftesbury

Established Regional Firm | Salary up to £60k

Hybrid Working (1 Day in the office for experienced candidates)

Are you an experienced Residential Conveyancer looking for your next opportunity with a well‑established, growing firm?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected law firm with a strong reputation and a growing residential property workload. The team is looking to appoint a Residential Conveyancer following continued growth in work and the need to strengthen an established department.

You’ll be joining a friendly and collaborative property team, working closely with experienced solicitors and partners in a relaxed environment where you’ll have the support you need without being micromanaged.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing your own caseload of residential property matters with a high degree of autonomy
• Handling a broad range of residential transactions, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, transfers of equity and remortgages
• Acting for a variety of clients, including private individuals and property investors
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, referrers and other professionals
• Working closely with partners and senior solicitors within the team

About you

The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor, FCILEx or otherwise professionally qualified within residential property. The firm are also open to candidates who have experience running a caseload for over 18 months.

You’ll have:

• Experience in residential property/conveyancing
• Good technical knowledge across a range of residential transactions
• The ability to manage your own caseload effectively
• Strong communication and client relationship skills
• A personable, enthusiastic and professional approach
• The confidence to work independently while being comfortable asking questions when needed
• A genuine interest in developing a long‑term career within residential property

What’s on offer?

• Salary up to £60k
• Bonus scheme
• Hybrid working, flexibility to fit you
• Christmas closure
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Progression potential
• No targets or time recording
• Pension scheme