Conveyancer/ Conveyancing Solicitor

David Gray Solicitors LLP; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 21,375 - 26,125; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement (27-32 days)

Bonus Scheme for all staff

Pension Scheme (matched contributions up to 5%)

Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 access to counselling

Job summary

David Gray Solicitors LLP is seeking a skilled and experienced conveyancer to join their city centre residential conveyancing team. The role involves handling a caseload of approximately 90-120 files while providing exceptional client service in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years’ experience, excellent attention to detail, and a commitment to high standards of quality in their work. A supportive culture, with opportunities for personal development, is emphasized.

Qualifications

• At least five years’ experience in residential conveyancing.
• In-depth knowledge of legal principles and complex transactions.
• Strong commitment to delivering outstanding client service.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload (90-120 files) with minimal supervision.
• Handle leasehold, re-mortgage, and other complex property transactions.
• Conduct regular file reviews for compliance and quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client management

Complex transactions

Team collaboration

Education

Minimum five years of related experience

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced conveyancer to join our respected and busy city centre residential conveyancing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with a minimum of five years’ experience of managing their own varied caseload to become part of a firm that values excellence, client care, and team collaboration.

About the Role

You will handle a broad range of residential property transactions and gradually build up to managing a caseload of approximately 90-120 files. This is a fast-paced environment, and we are proud of our reputation for exceptional client service. Therefore, the ability to work efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality and client care is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload (90-120 files) with minimal supervision.
• Handle complex transactions: leasehold, re‑mortgage, Transfer of Equity, Help to Buy, redemption, new builds, shared ownership, company purchases, and auctions.
• Sign off on other fee earners’ files for exchange and review title reports.
• Achieve time recording and billing targets consistently.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior fee earners.
• Drive business development initiatives and lead process improvements within the department.
• Conduct regular file reviews to ensure compliance and quality.
• At least five years’ experience independently managing a residential conveyancing caseload.
• A strong commitment to delivering outstanding client service.
• In‑depth knowledge of complex transactions and legal principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.
• A proactive, professional, and collaborative approach.

What We Offer

• Supportive and structured working environment
• Regular supervision, training, and a comprehensive induction
• Friendly and experienced team including:
  • Personal assistant support
  • A dedicated customer relationship manager for quotes and file opening
  • A post‑completions assistant to handle post‑completion tasks
• Culture of promoting from within
• Career progression opportunities e.g. training contracts, apprenticeships, associate and senior associate programmes, mentoring programme
• Autonomous working - we employ trusted people to get on with the job in hand
• Personal development opportunities – we invest in the training and development of staff and support and pay for staff to gain relevant accreditations (e.g. children’s panel, mediation, higher rights)
• Profile raising and recognition - support in gaining listings in the Legal 500, Chambers & Partners and awards nominations.

Benefits

• Holiday entitlement (27-32 days) plus bank holidays and extra time off at Christmas (subject to variation)
• Birthdays off in addition to holiday entitlement
• Holiday Purchase Scheme – ability to buy an extra three days
• Homeworking with flexibility
• Paid emergency time off for dependants
• Free personal time to use as you please (e.g. early finishes on Fridays)
• Bonus Scheme for all staff (eligible after one completed financial year)
• Pension Scheme (matched contributions up to 5%)
• Death in Service benefit providing loved ones with four times your annual salary (for staff with 12 months of continuous employment)
• Maternity Pay (18 weeks full pay, 8 weeks half pay for staff with 18 months of continuous employment)
• Paternity Pay (2 weeks full pay)
• Sickness pay (up to 20 days)
• Friends and family discount for legal services and free wills for staff
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 free access to counselling for you and your family members, health advice, financial assistance, life coaching and advice with practical day to day issues
• Free fresh fruit weekly & tea and coffee
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Training and information sharing via healthcare experts (e.g. dementia training, on site health checks, cancer awareness, healthy eating)
• Support for and involvement in charities and activities (e.g. the Legal Walk, the Legal Bake, Macmillan Coffee Morning, Red Nose Day)
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders

About the Team

Our large and welcoming property law department offers the full spectrum of property law services. We work closely together to ensure every team member feels supported and empowered to deliver their best work.

Salary & Closing Date

Salary: From £23,750

Closing date: 13/07/2026

Equality & Diversity

David Gray Solicitors LLP is committed to promoting equality and diversity in its own policies, practices and procedures and in those areas in which it has influence. The firm aims to treat everyone equally and with the same attention, courtesy and respect regardless of her/his disability, gender, marital status, race, racial group, colour, ethnic or national origin, age, religion or belief or sexual orientation (perceived and actual).