Residential Conveyancer

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Alfreton CP; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Career progression

Training & development

Modern office

Supportive culture

Firm-wide initiatives

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is seeking a residential conveyancer for a busy Alfreton office. You will manage your own full caseload, handling sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfers from instruction to completion while liaising with clients, agents, lenders and third parties.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years’ PQE or equivalent, is confident running a busy caseload independently, and delivers high-quality client care.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or licensed conveyancer.
• 5+ years’ PQE managing files from instruction to completion.
• Strong experience across leasehold and freehold transactions.
• Confident running a busy caseload independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• IT proficient with case management systems; LEAP helpful.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of residential matters from instruction to completion.
• Handle sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers, and leasehold/freehold work.
• Maintain records, drafts and completion statements with accuracy.
• Review titles, leases and searches for compliance.
• Communicate with clients, agents, lenders and other parties.
• Support business development and client relationship building.
• Supervise/admin staff as required.

Skills

5+ years PQE

Leasehold & Freehold

Independent caseload

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer

Tools

LEAP

Case management systems

Job description

Residential Conveyancer

Location: Afreton

Salary: £55,000 to £60,000

Experience: 5+ years’ PQE

If you are an experienced residential conveyancer who enjoys running your own files, keeping transactions moving, and delivering a genuinely high standard of client care, this is a great opportunity to join a busy property team with a supportive culture and clear progression.

Our client is looking to hire a Residential Conveyancer into its Alfreton office. You will manage a full caseload from instruction through to completion, working closely with clients, agents, lenders and third parties to ensure smooth, efficient transactions.

This role is well suited to someone who is confident handling a broad range of residential matters, can work independently, and is happy to support colleagues when needed. You will be trusted with responsibility, encouraged to build relationships with referrers, and given the space to deliver excellent service.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing a full caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion
• Handling sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, and leasehold and freehold transactions
• Maintaining accurate file records, correspondence and system updates
• Drafting and preparing legal documents including contracts, transfer deeds and completion statements
• Reviewing title documents, leases, searches and supporting paperwork for accuracy and compliance
• Preparing clear reports on title and advising clients in a straightforward, jargon-free way
• Liaising with clients by phone, email, letter and in person, including overseeing document signing
• Communicating with estate agents, lenders, brokers, surveyors, solicitors and local authorities
• Handling enquiries and requisitions, and coordinating exchange and completion dates
• Submitting SDLT forms and registering completed transactions with the Land Registry
• Ensuring compliance with AML requirements, CQS standards, trust registration and internal policies
• Identifying and escalating risks where needed
• Supporting business development and marketing activity, and building relationships with referrers and agents
• Supervising administrative staff and paralegals where required

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer
• 5+ years’ PQE (or equivalent experience) managing files from instruction to completion
• Strong experience across leasehold and freehold transactions
• Confident running a busy caseload independently, with strong organisation and time management
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with a calm and professional approach
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident IT user with experience of case management systems
• Experience with LEAP is helpful

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary of £55,000 to £60,000 (depending on experience)
• Hybrid working (2 days from home, 3 days in the office)
• Opportunities for career progression within a supportive team
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Modern, well-equipped office environment
• Supportive culture that values initiative, autonomy and collaboration
• Involvement in firm-wide initiatives and business development activity

Working Arrangements

Hybrid working is available, with an expectation of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.

All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence. We will never share your details with any client without your express permission.