Conveyancing Lawyer

Law Staff Ltd; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave

Private healthcare options

Enhanced pension - 5% matched

Birthday leave

Group Life Assurance

Job summary

Law Staff Ltd is recruiting an experienced Conveyancing Lawyer for our Residential Property team. The role supports a hybrid working pattern across multiple locations with travel and networking commitments.

You will manage varied conveyancing matters, including freehold/leasehold transactions, and collaborate with external providers to deliver a high-quality legal service to clients.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, Chartered Legal Executive, or equivalent with demonstrable conveyancing experience.
• Deep knowledge of conveyancing matters including freehold/leasehold sales, purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity.
• Strong regulatory awareness and ability to manage third-party coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of varied conveyancing matters including freehold/leasehold sales and purchases.
• Liaise proactively with third parties to keep everyone informed of progress.
• Conclude cases efficiently while adhering to SLAs and quality standards.
• Undertake post-completion tasks to ensure accurate closure of files.
• Provide technical expertise and support to team members as needed.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with external providers for business development.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Analytical

Professional under pressure

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Licensed Conveyancer

Chartered Legal Executive

Tools

MS Office

CMS (case management system)

Job description

We are excited to be recruiting for an experienced Conveyancing Lawyer to join our clients' Residential Property team. This position can be based at any one of our locations. The firm offers hybrid working, private healthcare, an enhanced pension, plus more great benefits.

The position is a permanent full-time role (37.5 hours per week), and our typical working pattern is Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:30 with 1-hour lunch break per day and the role offers hybrid working options once the successful candidate is confident with their workload.

We're looking for someone with deep local knowledge (within the geographical area you choose to work in) and client connections who's ready to hit the ground running. Please note some travel and out of hours working will be required for networking/business development, meetings and training purpose.

Key responsibilities for the Conveyancing lawyer role:

• Manage a caseload of varied conveyancing matters, including freehold and leasehold sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfers of equity.
• Liaise proactively with third parties to keep all parties informed of transaction progress.
• Conclude cases efficiently while adhering to service level agreements, quality standards, and client expectations.
• Undertake post-completion tasks independently to ensure cases are closed accurately.
• Provide technical expertise and support to team members as needed.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of transactions involving personal representatives, attorneys, trusts and matrimonial aspects.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, protecting clients and the business.
• Develop and maintain confident working relationships with all external providers and build professional networks.
• Providing a full and comprehensive legal service to all clients, ensuring all their legal needs are met.

Key skills and experience required for the Conveyancing Lawyer role:

• Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, Chartered Legal Executive, or equivalent, with demonstrable experience managing varied conveyancing caseloads.
• Expertise in complex legal matters, including Shared Ownership, New Builds, Lease Extensions, and more (broad experience is advantageous).
• Proficient in resolving technical issues and rectifying title defects.
• Confident with all MS Office packages and previous case management system (CMS) experience.
• Exceptional time management and organisational skills.
• Analytical, diligent, and confident in using Management Information (MI) to achieve outcomes.
• Professional under pressure, with outstanding communication abilities across all levels.

Benefits:

• Enhanced annual leave + all UK Bank Holidays
• An additional day for your birthday each year
• Additional annual leave on Christmas Eve (1 full day) and New Years Eve (half day PM) if these days fall on a contracted working day.
• Private healthcare options for you and your family
• Free healthcare cash back plans for you and your family
• Enhanced pension - 5% matched contribution
• Ability to buy additional holiday - up to 5 days per year
• Group Life Assurance - 4 x your annual salary

In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003