Licensed Conveyancer

G2 Legal Limited; Ilkley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing law firm in Ilkley is seeking an experienced Licensed Conveyancer to lead their Residential Property department. The role involves managing a caseload, mentoring junior staff, and driving business development initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a Licenced Conveyancers qualification and team leadership experience. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth are provided in a flexible and supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Ongoing professional development

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Genuine career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Maintain the Licenced Conveyancers qualification.
• Proven ability to manage a busy caseload independently.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Handle a full caseload of residential property matters.
• Provide clear, practical legal advice while maintaining high standards.
• Supervise and support team members, contributing to training.

Skills

Licenced Conveyancer qualification

Caseload management

Team leadership

Mentoring skills

Job description

Licensed Conveyancer – Ilkley

Are you an enthusiastic and organised legal professional looking to grow your conveyancing? An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Licensed Conveyancer with ideally 5 PQE+ to step into a leadership role within a highly regarded and growing law firm. We are looking for a dynamic and commercially minded legal professional to manage their own caseload, mentor junior staff and play a key role in the continued development and success of the Residential Property department. You must maintain the Licenced Conveyancers qualification to be considered for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle a full caseload of residential property matters, including sales, purchases and re-mortgages, with minimal supervision
• Provide clear, practical legal advice while maintaining the highest standards of client care
• Supervise, support and develop team members, contributing to training, mentoring and performance reviews
• Take responsibility for achieving personal and departmental billing targets
• Ensure effective progression of all client matters, keeping clients regularly updated on progress and costs
• Maintain compliance with SRA and Law Society regulations, Solicitors Accounts Rules and all firm protocols
• Oversee file management and diary control processes, ensuring timely completion of transactions
• Manage credit control on personal files in close coordination with the accounts team
• Drive business development initiatives and identify growth opportunities in collaboration with the Head of Department and senior leadership
• Represent the department internally and externally, promoting the firm’s values and professional image

Leadership & Strategic Involvement

• Play a proactive role in the strategic development of the Residential Property team and wider firm
• Collaborate with partners and senior management to identify and implement process improvements
• Support firm-wide marketing initiatives and client relationship management strategies
• Encourage and contribute to the professional development of junior team members through coaching and in-house training

Requirements & Qualifications

• You must maintain the Licenced Conveyancers qualification
• Proven ability to manage a busy caseload independently
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience is highly desirable
• Strong mentoring and team-building skills with a positive and supportive approach

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Leadership opportunity in a growing, respected law firm
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Genuine career progression opportunities

Apply Now

If you're ready to take the next step in your residential property career and lead from the front in a professional, client-focused environment, apply today or contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal in confidence for further information.

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