Licensed Conveyancer Residential

Knightwell Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Pension Scheme

Free Mortgage Advice

Free Personal Conveyancing

Eye Care Support

Career progression

Job summary

Knightwell Recruitment is seeking a Residential Property Solicitor / Licensed Conveyancer to join its clients' Residential Property Team. The role offers hybrid working (up to 2 days from home) with a busy caseload covering freehold/leasehold sales, remortgages, auctions and more.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years PQE in Residential Conveyancing, strong technical knowledge and excellent client service. You will manage matters from instruction to completion, liaising with clients, agents and

Qualifications

• 4+ years' PQE in Residential Conveyancing.
• Experience handling Freehold, Leasehold, New Build and Remortgage transactions.
• Strong client care and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management, able to meet deadlines and targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage own residential conveyancing caseload from instruction to completion.
• Progress transactions efficiently while maintaining exceptional client service.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage brokers, lenders and third parties.

Job description

Residential Property Solicitor / Licensed Conveyancer

Location: Bexleyheath / Petts Wood

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Working Pattern: Full-Time Permanent

Hybrid Working: Up to 2 Days Working From Home

The Opportunity

An established and highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Residential Property Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, Legal Executive or experienced Conveyancing Fee Earner to join its successful Residential Property team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a property professional looking to manage a varied and high-quality caseload whilst benefiting from hybrid working, strong administrative support and genuine long-term career progression.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing your own residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to completion, ensuring transactions are progressed efficiently whilst delivering exceptional client service.

Matters will include:

• Freehold and Leasehold Sales & Purchases
• New Build Properties
• Shared Ownership Transactions
• Remortgages
• Transfers of Equity
• Auctions
• Unregistered Land
• Transfers of Part
• Lease Extensions and Enfranchisement Matters
• Residential Property Transactions
• Land Registry Applications
• SDLT Submissions
• Title Investigations

You will liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage brokers, lenders and third parties to ensure transactions progress smoothly and efficiently whilst maintaining compliance with SRA, CQS and internal procedures.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, Legal Executive or experienced Conveyancing Fee Earner
• Minimum 4 years' PQE within Residential Conveyancing
• Proven ability to independently manage a busy caseload
• Strong technical knowledge of Residential Property Law
• Experience handling Freehold, Leasehold, New Build and Remortgage transactions
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work to deadlines and billing targets
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach
• High attention to detail and compliance standards

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Hybrid working arrangement
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Additional Christmas office closure leave
• Pension Scheme
• Free Mortgage Advice
• Free Personal Conveyancing
• Eye Care Support
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Genuine long-term career progression opportunities

Apply now for a confidential discussion.