Conveyancing Solicitor

Yorkshire Pie Company; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Autonomy and senior-level ownership

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative working culture

Flexible and hybrid working options

Training and professional development

Job summary

[Law Firm] in Ilkley offers a senior conveyancing role for an experienced solicitor or licensed conveyancer. Manage a full residential property caseload, mentor junior staff and contribute to department growth from a base in Ilkley or Bradford with hybrid working options.

You will lead, develop client relationships, ensure high standards, hit billing targets and participate in business development activities to push the firm forward.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or experienced fee earner with significant residential property experience.
• Experience supervising or leading a team is desirable.
• Strong commercial awareness and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and progress a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters, including sales, purchases and remortgages.
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers and support staff.
• Provide high-quality legal advice and maintain client service standards.
• Achieve billing targets and ensure accurate time recording.
• Support credit control on your matters in collaboration with accounts.
• Ensure compliance with SRA regulations and internal procedures.
• Support marketing and business development initiatives.
• Maintain relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Participate in training and contribute to in-house learning.
• Collaborate with Head of Department to promote team growth.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Team supervision

Business development

Client service

Diary/case management

Job description

Conveyancing Solicitor – Ilkley

A well-respected law firm is seeking an experienced Residential Property Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or an experienced Fee Earner to join its busy and successful conveyancing team in a senior capacity. The role can be based in Bradford or Ilkley and provides an excellent opportunity for a motivated legal professional to manage a full caseload, mentor junior colleagues and play an active role in the development and growth of the department and firm.

About the Role:

As a senior member of the Residential Property team, you will manage a full caseload of residential transactions while providing leadership, guidance and support to junior team members. You will also contribute to business development initiatives and support the department's financial and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and progress a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters, including freehold and leasehold sales, purchases and re-mortgages
• Supervise, support and mentor junior lawyers and support staff
• Provide high-quality legal advice and maintain exceptional standards of client service
• Achieve billing targets and ensure accurate time recording
• Take responsibility for credit control on your own matters, working closely with the accounts team
• Ensure compliance with SRA regulations, Solicitors Accounts Rules and internal procedures
• Support marketing, client development and business growth initiatives
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, colleagues and external contacts
• Participate in internal and external training and assist with delivering in-house learning where required
• Work with the Head of Department to promote team cohesion, innovation and ongoing success

What We're Looking For:

• Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or experienced fee earner with significant experience managing residential property matters
• Previous experience in supervising or leading a team is desirable
• Ability to manage, support and motivate junior colleagues
• Strong commercial awareness and business development skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
• Highly organised with knowledge of diary and case management systems
• Proactive, professional and client-focused approach to work

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary with performance-related bonuses
• Autonomy and senior-level responsibility
• Clear pathways for career progression and leadership opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working culture
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Access to internal and external training and professional development

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