Conveyancing Lawyer

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Modern office

Latest legal tech

Career progression

Professional development

Collaborative team

Job summary

Law Staff Legal Recruitment is seeking an Experienced Conveyancing Lawyer to join a Chelmsford residential property team. The role offers varied caseloads, close collaboration with agents and professionals, and clear progression as the office expands.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years PQE in residential property, strong client communication, and a commitment to legal technology and compliance. A supportive, modern office environment with remote solicitor support is provided.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor, legal executive or licensed conveyancer with 5+ years PQE in residential property
• Proven ability to manage a residential conveyancing caseload independently
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Knowledge of SRA and CQS compliance
• Commitment to legal technology adoption

Responsibilities

• Manage a residential property caseload day-to-day
• Advise clients on residential conveyancing matters
• Develop workload with local agents and professionals
• Maintain high standards in legal reporting and documentation
• Support SRA and CQS compliance and internal audits
• Supervise and mentor junior colleagues
• Collaborate with remote solicitors as needed
• Ensure data confidentiality across client interactions

Skills

Residential property

PQE 5+ years

Client communication

SRA & CQS compliance

Data security

Legal technology adoption

Relationship building

Mentoring juniors

Education

Qualified Solicitor / Legal Executive / Licensed Conveyancer

Tools

Legal tech software

Job description

Are you an Experienced Conveyancing Lawyer seeking a role offering a Competitive Salary, genuine career progression, access to the latest legal technology, continuous professional development, a modern office environment and more? This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing residential property practice and develop a varied caseload from a Chelmsford office within a supportive and collaborative team.

About the Firm:

• A residential property practice with a well-established presence and a developing Essex office
• Modern working environment with access to the latest legal technology
• Strong focus on professional development, training, and internal progression
• Collaborative team structure, including remote solicitor support

Conveyancing Lawyer — Position Overview:

This role offers genuine responsibility for a varied residential property caseload, alongside strong client and business development exposure. The successful candidate will work closely with local agents and professionals, with the support of both an in-office team and remote colleagues, and genuine opportunities for advancement as the office expands.

Key Responsibilities of the Conveyancing Lawyer:

• Managing a residential property caseload to a high standard on a day-to-day basis
• Advising clients on residential property matters and providing clear, practical guidance
• Building and developing new workload at the Chelmsford office in collaboration with local agents and professionals
• Maintaining high standards in legal reporting and documentation
• Supporting compliance with SRA and CQS regulatory requirements, including internal audits
• Supervising and mentoring junior colleagues within the team
• Working collaboratively with remote solicitors where appropriate
• Ensuring confidentiality and data security across all client interactions

Requirements of the Conveyancing Lawyer:

• Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer with at least 5 years' PQE in residential property
• Proven experience managing a residential conveyancing caseload independently
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Sound understanding of SRA and CQS compliance and regulatory frameworks
• Knowledge of data security and confidentiality requirements
• Commitment to legal technology adoption and ongoing professional development
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with agents and other professionals
• Experience supervising or supporting junior colleagues

Benefits for the Conveyancing Lawyer role:

• Competitive Salary
• Modern office environment
• Access to the latest legal technology
• Genuine career progression and advancement opportunities
• Continuous professional development and training
• Supportive and collaborative team structure