Residential & Commercial Conveyancer

Bespoke Recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On site parking

Partnership progression potential

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

An established law practice in Gloucestershire seeks an experienced Residential & Commercial Conveyancing Solicitor to join its growing Property team in Lydney, working Monday to Friday 9-5.

You will handle residential and commercial transactions, draft and review documents, conduct title searches, and liaise with clients and third parties. A minimum of 5 years PQE and a client-focused approach are essential. Salary £45,000–£65,000 DOE.

On-site parking and clear progression pathways are offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years PQE.
• Practical experience in residential and commercial conveyancing.
• Strong drafting and document review skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality work.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Professional and client-focused approach.
• Good IT and general administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with residential and commercial conveyancing transactions, including commercial lettings, from inception through to completion.
• Drafting, reviewing and amending legal documentation.
• Undertaking legal and document reviews and identifying issues requiring further consideration.
• Assisting with searches, enquiries, reports on title and other conveyancing matters.
• Dealing with post-completion requirements, including Land Registry applications and SDLT returns.
• Liaising with clients, solicitors, agents and other third parties.

Skills

PQE 5 years

Residential conveyancing

Commercial conveyancing

Legal drafting

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication

Client-focused

IT & admin

Job description

Residential & Commercial Conveyancing Solicitor Full Time Mon- Fri 9-5 Lydney £ 45,000 - £ 65,000 per annum, depending on experience

Our client has a long heritage of practising in and around Gloucester and the Forest of Dean, having been in existence under various names for almost 100 years.

The two partners have extensive legal experience in the Forest of Dean and, they take a pride in having that special local knowledge.

They are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Residential & Commercial Conveyancing Solicitor to join their growing Property team.

Are you the right person for the job?

• Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years PQE.
• Practical experience in both residential and commercial conveyancing is essential
• Strong technical legal skills, particularly in legal drafting and document review
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate, high-quality work
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A professional and client-focused approach
• Good IT and general administrative skills

What will your role look like?

• Assisting with residential and commercial conveyancing transactions, including commercial lettings, from inception through to completion
• Drafting, reviewing and amending legal documentation
• Undertaking legal and document reviews and identifying issues requiring further consideration
• Assisting with searches, enquiries, reports on title and other conveyancing matters
• Dealing with post-completion requirements, including the preparation and submission of Land Registry applications and SDLT returns
• Liaising professionally with clients, solicitors, agents and other third parties
• Completing file-opening procedures and client identity and verification checks
• Maintaining accurate electronic and paper records and ensuring files are kept up to date

What can you expect in return?

• Good potential for Partnership progression
• 28 Days of annual leave plus bank holidays

• On site parking