Conveyancer (Technical Advisor)

Bailey Hunter Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Gateshead is searching for a Technical Advisor specializing in Residential Conveyancing. This role offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package without the burden of caseload, client contact, or billing targets. Ideal for seasoned conveyancers, the position emphasizes compliance and supports mentoring within a collaborative environment. Interested candidates should send their CVs to a leading legal recruitment agency.

Benefits

26 days holidays

Flexible working hours

Free parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in all aspects of residential conveyancing.
• Strong technical knowledge and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to support, mentor, and advise colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Review and check files prepared by fee earners for compliance and accuracy.
• Provide technical guidance and advice on complex conveyancing matters.
• Support the development of best practice, processes, and risk management within the team.
• Work closely with an established team to ensure quality and consistency across all cases.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaborative approach

Job description

Overview

Technical Advisor – Residential Conveyancing
Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear

Salary: £48,000 – £50,000 (dependant on experience) + excellent benefits (including 26 days holidays + statutory and free parking)

Hours: Full-time; 9am-5pm, flexible working hours available

A respected law firm in Gateshead is seeking an experienced Conveyancer to join their team as a Technical Advisor within the Residential Conveyancing department.

This is a unique opportunity for a senior conveyancing professional with at least 15 years’ experience to step away from the demands of fee earning, client management, and caseload targets. Instead, you’ll play a key role in maintaining compliance and best practice standards across the team.

The Role

• Reviewing and checking files prepared by fee earners to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Providing technical guidance and advice to colleagues on complex conveyancing matters
• Supporting the development of best practice, processes, and risk management within the team
• Working closely with an established team of 4, helping to ensure quality and consistency across all cases

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in all aspects of residential conveyancing
• Strong technical knowledge and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to support, mentor, and advise colleagues
• A collaborative, supportive approach with a focus on compliance and standards

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £48,000 – £50,000
• Excellent benefits package, including flexible working hours
• No caseload, no client contact, and no billing targets
• A collaborative team environment where your expertise will have real impact

This role is ideal for a highly experienced conveyancer who wishes to move away from day-to-day client work and caseload responsibility, while still using their technical expertise to support and develop others.

Please send your CV to Claire Cox at Bailey Hunter Ltd (Legal Recruitment Agency): [e-mail] orwww.baileyhunter.com