Conveyancing Lawyer

Law Staff Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Modern office environment

Access to latest legal technology

Career progression

CPD and training

Supportive and collaborative team

Job summary

Law Staff Ltd in Chelmsford is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Lawyer to join a growing residential property practice. You will manage a varied caseload from a modern office with the latest legal technology and a supportive team.

The role offers genuine progression opportunities, exposure to clients and business development, and collaboration with local agents and remote colleagues as the office expands.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor, legal executive or licensed conveyancer with 5+ years in residential property.
• Proven ability to manage a residential conveyancing caseload independently.
• Strong communication, organisational skills and compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage a residential property caseload to a high standard daily.
• Advise clients on residential property matters with practical guidance.
• Develop new workload at the Chelmsford office with local agents.
• Maintain high standards in reporting, documentation and compliance.
• Supervise and mentor junior colleagues within the team.
• Collaborate with remote solicitors as appropriate.
• Uphold confidentiality and data security across client interactions.

Skills

Conveyancing expertise

Client communication

Regulatory compliance

Team mentoring

Education

5+ years PQE in residential property

Tools

Legal 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 documentationSupporting 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

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