Conveyancing Lawyer

Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave

Birthday day off

Christmas Eve leave

Private healthcare options

Healthcare cash back plans

Enhanced pension

Buy extra holidays

Group Life Assurance

Job summary

Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for an experienced Conveyancing Lawyer to join our client's Residential Property team. This permanent, full-time role offers hybrid working and a competitive benefits package.

You will handle a varied conveyancing caseload, including freehold/leasehold matters, liaise with third parties, and ensure timely, compliant case progression. Some travel and out-of-hours work for networking may be required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or equivalent with demonstrable experience managing varied conveyancing caseloads.
• Experience with complex matters such as Shared Ownership, New Builds, Lease Extensions is beneficial.
• Proficient in resolving technical issues and rectifying title defects.
• Confident with MS Office and CMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of varied conveyancing matters including freehold/leasehold sales and purchases.
• Liaise with third parties to keep all parties informed of progress.
• Conclude cases efficiently while meeting service levels and quality standards.
• Undertake post-completion tasks independently to close cases.
• Provide technical expertise and support to team members as needed.
• Understand transactions involving personal representatives, attorneys, trusts and matrimonial aspects.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and protect clients and business.
• Develop relationships with external providers and build professional networks.

Skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Analytical

Communication

Professional under pressure

Education

Qualified Solicitor or equivalent

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 towork 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