Conveyancing Solicitor/Licensed Conveyancer

Misha Wallis & Co Solicitors; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Misha Wallis & Co Solicitors in Blackburn seeks an experienced Conveyancing Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer to join our growing property team. You will manage a varied residential caseload from instruction to completion, delivering clear client communication and timely updates.

You will bring strong knowledge of English conveyancing law, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to build strong relationships with clients, agents and lenders to drive smooth transactions.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a residential conveyancing caseload with minimal supervision.
• Strong knowledge of residential property law and conveyancing processes.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full residential conveyancing caseload independently, from instruction to completion.
• Handle freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity and related property matters.
• Review title documents, investigating issues, raising enquiries and reporting to clients.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, brokers and other solicitors to progress transactions.
• Review search results, mortgage offers and supporting documentation, ensuring all requirements are met.
• Manage exchange and completion arrangements, prepare completion statements and oversee post-completion work.
• Ensure compliance with anti-money laundering, lender instructions and regulatory obligations.
• Provide clear, timely advice and regular updates to clients throughout the transaction.
• Maintain accurate file records and progress matters within deadlines.
• Develop relationships and identify opportunities for repeat business and referrals.

Skills

Residential Conveyancing

Caseload management

Client communication

Education

Solicitor of England and Wales

Tools

Case management systems

Digital conveyancing tools

Job description

Experienced Conveyancing Solicitor / Licensed Conveyancer

Location: Blackburn, Lancashire | Full-time, Permanent | Competitive Salary

ake the Next Step in Your Conveyancing Career

Are you an experienced Conveyancing Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer looking for your next career opportunity in Blackburn?

We are looking for a confident, client-focused and commercially minded property professional to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced conveyancer who takes pride in delivering outstanding client service, managing transactions efficiently and building lasting relationships with clients and professional contacts.

The successful candidate will have the technical expertise and confidence to manage their own caseload independently, together with the drive to contribute to the continued growth and success of the firm.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters from initial instruction through to completion and post-completion, ensuring transactions progress smoothly, efficiently and in accordance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a full residential conveyancing caseload independently, from instruction to completion.


• Handling freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity and related property matters.


• Reviewing title documents, investigating legal issues, raising enquiries and reporting to clients on title.


• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, brokers and other solicitors to progress transactions.


• Reviewing search results, mortgage offers and supporting documentation, ensuring all relevant requirements are satisfied.


• Managing exchange and completion arrangements, preparing completion statements and overseeing post-completion work.


• Ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering requirements, lender instructions, regulatory obligations and internal procedures.


• Providing clear, timely advice and regular updates to clients throughout the transaction.


• Maintaining accurate file records and ensuring matters are progressed within appropriate timescales.


• Developing strong professional relationships and identifying opportunities to generate repeat business and referrals.

About You

We are seeking a motivated and experienced conveyancing professional who can demonstrate:

• Qualification as a Solicitor of England and Wales or Licensed Conveyancer.


• Significant experience managing a residential conveyancing caseload with minimal supervision.


• Strong technical knowledge of residential property law and conveyancing procedures.


• Excellent communication, negotiation and client care skills.


• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines.


• A meticulous approach to file management, compliance and risk management.


• A proactive, commercially aware mindset and a commitment to delivering excellent service.


• Confidence using case management systems and digital conveyancing tools.

Experience in a busy private practice environment, together with the ability to build relationships with estate agents and other professional introducers, would be advantageous.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join a small, ambitious and growing team where your experience, initiative and contribution will be valued.