Conveyancer | Banbury | Legal 500 Firm , £35,000 £55,000

QED Legal LLP; Banbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable regional law firm in Banbury is seeking a Conveyancer to manage a full residential conveyancing caseload. The successful candidate will support and supervise a team, ensure compliance with Lexcel and CQS standards, and liaise with various stakeholders in the property sector. This role offers a competitive salary between £35,000 and £55,000, alongside a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development and a range of benefits. Your skills in communication, organisation, and team collaboration are essential for success in this position.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for progression

Discounted legal services

Birthday holiday

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ residential conveyancing experience managing your own caseload.
• Experience of Lexcel standards is desirable.
• Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full residential conveyancing caseload including sales and purchases.
• Support and supervise a small team to ensure efficient file progress.
• Liaise with clients, agents, lenders, and HM Land Registry.

Skills

Confident communicator

Strong knowledge of conveyancing procedures

Interpersonal skills

Organised and proactive

Team player

Education

Qualified Solicitor, CILEX or CLC

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Conveyancer | Banbury | Legal 500 Firm , £35,000 – £55,000

The firm

This is a well-established Legal 500–recognised regional law firm with a strong reputation for quality, client care and long-term relationships. Known for its supportive and people-focused culture, the firm places real emphasis on doing things properly rather than pushing volume for volume’s sake. Teams are collaborative, management is approachable, and staff are encouraged to develop both professionally and personally.

The role

• Managing a full residential conveyancing caseload including sales, purchases, leasehold matters, shared ownership and transfers of equity
• Supporting and supervising a small team to ensure files progress efficiently and compliantly
• Ensuring work meets Lexcel and CQS standards
• Liaising with clients, agents, lenders and HM Land Registry, both in person and over the phone
• Managing files and budgets in line with firm requirements
• Undertaking internal file audits within the team
• Proactively contributing to business development within the Property Department
• Working closely with and reporting to the Head of Conveyancing
• Completing ongoing training, including compulsory CQS requirements

If you enjoy having responsibility beyond just running your own files, and like being trusted to support others and influence how a team operates, this role will appeal.

You

• Qualified Solicitor, CILEX or CLC
• Minimum of 3 years’ residential conveyancing experience managing your own caseload
• Strong knowledge of conveyancing procedures, CQS Protocol and AML legislation
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Organised, proactive and comfortable supervising support staff
• A team player with an interest in business development
• Experience of Lexcel standards and case management systems is desirable
• Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle

Are you at a stage in your career where you want stability, support and the chance to be genuinely valued within a team?

Benefits

• Competitive salary between £35,000 and £55,000 depending on experience
• Supportive, collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for progression and continued professional development
• Discounted legal services including conveyancing and will writing
• Birthday holiday
• Life assurance

If this role has you thinking “that sounds like me”, then now is the perfect time to explore it further. Apply online or have a confidential conversation with Toby Ryan at QED Legal to find out whether this could be the right next step for you.