Conveyancing Solicitor

Reed; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Nine-day fortnight

24 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Sabbatical

Discretionary bonus

Wellbeing programme

Charity volunteering days

Study support

Gym discount

Cycle to work

Discounted shopping

Job summary

Reed, a national law firm specialising in residential property, seeks a Residential Conveyancer to join the Gloucestershire team. You will manage a varied caseload including sales, purchases, remortgages, leases, and new builds, while mentoring junior staff and maintaining strong client relationships.

The role offers hybrid working, a nine-day fortnight, generous leave, and additional benefits. Candidates should have at least 3 years of complex residential conveyancing experience, with SDLT

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience handling a complex caseload of residential conveyancing matters.
• Expertise in SDLT requirements and dealing with unregistered properties.
• Experience with leasehold and lease extensions.
• Proven ability to mentor junior staff and develop client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of residential conveyancing work including sale, purchase, remortgage, leasehold, lease extension, transfers of equity, and new build matters.
• Supervise and develop junior staff members.
• Maintain strong client relationships to meet the expectations of a growing base of clients and introducers.
• Report directly to the Directors, ensuring high levels of professional service at all times.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Case management

Team leadership

Business development

Communication skills

Time management

Independence

Job description

Residential Conveyancer

Join our client, a national law firm specialising exclusively in residential property work. Renowned for expertise in the London market and across the South of England, the firm has received numerous awards for its services. We are seeking Residential Conveyancers who are passionate and self-motivated to contribute to the continued success of our business.

• Salary: Dependent on Experience
• Location: Glos
• Job Type: Full-time

Day-to-day of the role

• Manage a varied caseload of residential conveyancing work including sale, purchase, remortgage, leasehold, lease extension, transfers of equity, and new build matters.
• Supervise and develop junior staff members.
• Maintain strong client relationships to meet the expectations of a growing base of clients and introducers.
• Report directly to the Directors, ensuring high levels of professional service at all times.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing a complex caseload of residential conveyancing matters.
• Strong knowledge and technical experience in residential conveyancing, including SDLT requirements and dealing with unregistered properties.
• Experience in leasehold and lease extension work.
• Strong team management skills with the ability to develop, coach, and mentor junior team members.
• Proven track record of winning new business and developing strong relationships with estate agents and brokers.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Self-motivated with the ability to inspire others.

Benefits

• Hybrid working (home and office).
• Nine-day fortnight flexible working scheme.
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Additional day off for your birthday.
• Additional annual leave for long service, including a one-month fully paid sabbatical.
• Monthly employee recognition awards.
• Flexible Holiday Scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Health Care Cash Plan.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• EAP service and wellbeing programme.
• 2 x paid charity volunteering days.
• Study Support Programme.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Discounted corporate gym membership.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounted shopping/restaurants scheme.
• Free monthly breakfasts and lunches.
• Teambuilding, sporting, and social events throughout the year.