Conveyancing Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal firm in Harrogate is seeking a Senior Solicitor to handle residential property matters. This role involves managing your own caseload, supervising junior staff, and contributing to business development. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in residential law, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to client service. A competitive salary and flexible working arrangements are on offer.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses

Structured path to further progression

Access to training resources

Qualifications

• Must have extensive experience in handling residential property matters independently.
• Preferred previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of diary and case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters.
• Develop and mentor junior lawyers and support staff.
• Achieve billing targets and ensure accurate time recording.

Skills

Residential property law expertise

Supervisory skills

Business development

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor admitted to the Solicitors Roll

Job description

About the Role

As a senior figure within the Residential Property team, you will handle a full caseload of residential transactions, while also playing a key role in the leadership, mentoring and development of junior colleagues. You’ll be expected to take initiative in business development and contribute to achieving the firm’s financial and strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and progress a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters, including freehold and leasehold sales, purchases and re-mortgages
• Supervise, develop and mentor junior lawyers and support staff within the team
• Deliver high-quality legal advice and maintain exceptional standards of client care
• Achieve agreed billing targets and ensure accurate time recording
• Take overall responsibility for credit control on your own matters, liaising closely with the accounts team
• Ensure strict compliance with SRA regulations, Solicitors Accounts Rules and internal office procedures
• Contribute actively to the department’s marketing, client development and business growth initiatives
• Maintain excellent relationships with clients, colleagues and external stakeholders
• Attend internal and external training and assist with delivering in-house training where required
• Support the Head of Department in driving innovation, team cohesion and ongoing departmental success

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor admitted to the Solicitors Roll (or equivalent)
• Extensive experience in handling residential property matters independently
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience (preferred)
• Proven ability to manage, support and motivate a legal team
• Strong business development instincts and commercial awareness
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly organised with a strong understanding of diary and case management systems
• A proactive and professional approach to both client service and team leadership

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
• Senior-level autonomy and decision-making input
• A structured path to further progression and leadership
• Supportive working environment and collaborative culture
• Flexible or hybrid working arrangements
• Access to internal and external training resources

Apply Today

If you are a confident, commercially minded solicitor looking for a senior role within a respected residential property team, we want to hear from you. Apply now or contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal in confidence to find out more.