Residential Conveyancer

The Eventus Recruitment Group; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee bonus up to 10%

Healthcare support

Company pension

Life insurance

Pure Gym membership

Birthday day off

Free conveyancing for employees

Job summary

Eventus Legal are seeking a Residential Conveyancing Solicitor to join a well-established, award-winning law firm based in Hale, Cheshire.

This is a full-time, permanent job position with salary dependent on experience and a strong benefits package including an employee bonus scheme of up to 10% of salary, healthcare support, company pension, life insurance cover, Pure Gym membership and a paid day off for your birthday.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 0–2 years' PQE.
• Residential conveyancing experience.
• Strong client care and communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage residential property transactions from instruction to completion and post-completion.
• Advise on freehold and leasehold sales and purchases.
• Review title documents and registration issues.
• Draft and review contracts, transfer deeds and mortgage documents.
• Handle Land Registry applications and SDLT requirements.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, lenders and other parties to progress transactions.
• Maintain clear and regular communication with clients throughout the conveyancing process.
• Identify and resolve issues that delay or complicate transactions.
• Work in accordance with anti-money laundering, data protection and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute positively to client and referral relationships and the residential property team.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Client communication

Organization

Problem solving

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Eventus Legal are seeking a Residential Conveyancing Solicitor to join a well-established, award-winning law firm based in Hale, Cheshire. This is a full-time, permanent job position with salary dependent on experience and a strong benefits package including an employee bonus scheme of up to 10% of salary, healthcare support, company pension, life insurance cover, Pure Gym membership and a paid day off for your birthday. This opportunity has arisen through internal progression, reflecting the firm's commitment to investing in and developing its people.

Role Responsibilities

You will join an established residential property team handling a varied range of conveyancing matters for local and national clients, with exposure to transactions of differing levels of complexity. Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing residential property transactions from instruction through to completion and post-completion, with appropriate support and supervision.
• Advising on freehold and leasehold sales and purchases.
• Reviewing title documentation and dealing with property ownership and registration issues.
• Drafting and reviewing contracts, transfer deeds and mortgage documentation.
• Handling Land Registry applications and Stamp Duty Land Tax requirements.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and other parties to progress transactions efficiently.
• Maintaining clear and regular communication with clients throughout the conveyancing process.
• Identifying and resolving issues that may delay or complicate transactions.
• Working in accordance with anti-money laundering, data protection and regulatory requirements.
• Contributing positively to client relationships, referral relationships and the continued development of the residential property team.

Person Specification

This Residential Conveyancing Solicitor job will suit an ambitious property lawyer who wants to continue developing their technical experience within a growing residential team. Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate the following:

• Qualified Solicitor status, from newly qualified level to around one to two years' PQE.
• Residential conveyancing experience gained during training, post-qualification work or both.
• Experience of handling, or supporting on, a range of residential property transactions.
• Good knowledge of the conveyancing process from pre-exchange through to completion and post-completion.
• An understanding of freehold and leasehold transactions, title matters, Land Registry requirements and SDLT.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Clear, professional communication skills and a client-focused approach.
• The ability to build effective working relationships with clients, colleagues, estate agents and other third parties.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and progressing transactions.
• A collaborative approach and a genuine interest in continuing to develop within residential property.

Benefits and Rewards

The firm offers a broad benefits package alongside the opportunity to develop within a growing property practice. The successful Residential Conveyancing Solicitor will also benefit from:

• Salary dependent on experience
• Employee bonus scheme providing up to an additional 10% of salary annually, subject to terms and conditions
• Healthcare package including 24/7 GP access, £100 towards dental treatment, £100 towards glasses and £250 towards physiotherapy per annum
• Annual eye tests
• Annual hearing tests
• Death in service life insurance paying four times salary
• Company pension
• Pet insurance for cats and dogs, subject to conditions
• Counselling service
• Monthly 15-minute office massages
• PureGym membership
• Five days' sick leave, limited to a maximum of two occasions per year
• Annual flu jab
• Paid day off for your birthday
• Netflix, Spotify, Amazon Prime and Apple News+ subscription benefits
• Free conveyancing for employees

About the Law Firm

This award-winning and CQS-approved law firm has a strong residential property offering and acts for both local and national clients. The firm is known for high-quality legal work, strong client care and varied exposure across its property practice. It places particular emphasis on professional development and internal progression, with employees supported to broaden their experience and develop their careers within the firm. The Residential Conveyancing Solicitor will join an expanding team in Hale, Cheshire, with access to experienced colleagues and a wider property practice that includes commercial property and property finance.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.