Conveyancing Lawyer (West Kirby) Hybrid

QED Legal LLP; West Kirby; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working available

Medicash health benefits

Two volunteering days per year

Staff discounts on Wills and ConveyANC

Job summary

QED Legal LLP in West Kirby is assisting a well-established law firm to recruit a Residential Property Solicitor / Residential Conveyancer to join its established residential property team. The role requires handling a caseload from instruction to completion and offers hybrid working and a salary up to £45,000 DOE.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years’ PQE, strong knowledge of residential property law, and excellent client care skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' PQE or equivalent residential conveyancing experience.
• Strong knowledge of residential property law and conveyancing procedures.
• Experience managing residential property transactions from instruction to completion.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Strong organisational and case management abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities.
• Experience dealing with lenders, estate agents and third parties.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Commercial awareness of the residential property market.

Responsibilities

• Taking instructions from clients and providing clear, practical legal advice.
• Managing residential property transactions from initial instruction through to completion.
• Dealing with sales, purchases and related conveyancing matters.
• Liaising with clients, lenders, mortgage brokers and other solicitors.
• Reviewing contracts, searches, surveys and mortgage offers.
• Advising on property ownership and related legal issues.
• Ensuring lender requirements are met and risks are managed.
• Keeping accurate records and diarising key dates.
• Contributing to business development and client relationships.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

PQE

Client care

Lenders liaison

Time management

Job description

Residential Property Solicitor / Conveyancer
Location: West Kirby
Salary: Up to £45,000 DOE
Job Type: Full Time
Working Arrangement: Hybrid working available

The Opportunity

A well-established and highly regarded law firm is looking to recruit a Residential Property Solicitor / Residential Conveyancer to join its established residential property team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or experienced Residential Property Lawyer with 3+ years' PQE to join a supportive and collaborative team where quality of work, client service and professional development are genuinely valued.

The firm has built a strong reputation for providing a high-quality, client-focused legal service and offers a positive working environment where individuals are supported to develop their careers.

Salary is up to £45,000 depending on experience, alongside a strong benefits package and hybrid working.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have at least 3 years' PQE or equivalent experience in residential conveyancing and be confident managing a caseload of residential property transactions from initial instruction through to completion and post-completion.

You will be an organised, commercially aware and client-focused Residential Property Solicitor or Conveyancer who can work independently while contributing positively to a wider team.

You should have:

• 3+ years' PQE or equivalent residential conveyancing experience
• Strong knowledge of residential property law and conveyancing procedures
• Experience managing residential property transactions from instruction to completion
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Strong organisational and case management abilities
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities
• Experience dealing with lenders, estate agents and other third parties
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach
• The ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of the residential property market
• An interest in networking and business development

Key Responsibilities

• Taking instructions from clients and providing clear, practical legal advice
• Managing residential property transactions from initial instruction through to completion
• Dealing with sales, purchases and associated conveyancing matters
• Liaising with clients, lenders, mortgage brokers, estate agents and other solicitors
• Reviewing contracts, searches, survey reports and mortgage offers
• Advising clients on property ownership and associated legal issues
• Ensuring compliance with lender requirements
• Conducting client due diligence, conflict checks and ongoing risk assessments
• Dealing with source of funds and source of wealth requirements
• Advising clients on SDLT and other transaction-related liabilities
• Drafting and reviewing contracts, transfer documents, SDLT forms and other conveyancing documentation
• Managing exchange of contracts and completion deadlines
• Maintaining regular communication with clients and keeping them updated throughout transactions
• Dealing with post-completion requirements, including Land Registry applications and SDLT submissions
• Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring all key dates are diarised
• Ensuring compliance with professional, regulatory and internal procedures
• Accurately recording time and adhering to billing and performance targets
• Contributing to business development, networking and relationship-building activity where appropriate

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £45,000 DOE
• 20–25 days' annual leave depending on experience
• 23 days' holiday for candidates joining with 3+ years' PQE
• 25 days' holiday for candidates with 5+ years' PQE
• Bank holidays
• Additional 3 days' leave between Christmas and New Year
• Hybrid working available
• Paid sick leave
• Dependants' leave
• Birthday leave
• Two paid volunteering days per year
• Health benefits through Medicash after qualifying service
• Staff discounts on Wills, LPAs and Residential Conveyancing
• Wellbeing initiatives and social events
• Bonus and reward schemes
• Employee referral programme
• Employee recognition scheme
• Quarterly client care rewards
• Structured performance reviews and career development
• Annual salary and bonus review

Working Arrangements

The role offers hybrid working, although the successful candidate will ideally be office-based during their initial six-month probationary period to allow them to fully integrate into the team, systems and working practices.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Residential Property Solicitor, Residential Conveyancer, Licensed Conveyancer or experienced Property Lawyer looking for a long-term career with an established firm that genuinely values its people.

You will join a supportive residential property team, benefit from structured development and enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working once established in the role.