Residential Conveyancer

The Eventus Recruitment Group; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Private healthcare scheme

Company pension

Professional development funding

Christmas closure

Free mortgage/pension advice

Job summary

Eventus Legal in Bradford seeks an experienced Residential Conveyancer, Licensed Conveyancer or Residential Property Solicitor to manage their own caseload with support from an administrative team.

This permanent, full-time, office-based position runs 9:00am–5:00pm, Monday to Friday, with a salary of £40,000–£50,000 and benefits including 25 days' annual leave, pension, private healthcare and free parking. Opportunities for progression into a supervisory role are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–3 years' experience as an independent residential conveyancing fee earner.
• Ability to confidently manage a full caseload with minimal supervision.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• An interest in developing into a future leadership or management role.

Responsibilities

• Managing a full caseload of residential conveyancing files from inception through to post-completion.
• Handling predominantly private treaty residential sales and purchases.
• Providing an exceptional level of client care throughout the conveyancing process.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage brokers and other third parties' stakeholders.
• Working closely with legal secretaries and administrative support staff.
• Managing files independently whilst maintaining high levels of accuracy and compliance.
• Assisting with capacity planning and ensuring matters are progressed efficiently.
• Supporting colleagues and contributing to the Bradford office succession planning.
• Potentially developing into a supervisory or managerial role as part of the firm's succession planning.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Client care

Time management

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Leadership interest

Job description

Eventus Legal is seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancer, Licensed Conveyancer or Residential Property Solicitor to join a dynamic and growing law firm with an excellent reputation. This is a permanent, full-time, office-based job based at the firm's Wibsey office in Bradford, West Yorkshire. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced residential property professional to manage their own caseload with the support of an established administrative team, whilst benefiting from genuine long-term career progression into a potential management position. The role is offered on a full-time basis, Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm, although some flexibility around starts and finish times will be considered. Salary £40,000 to £50,000, together with 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, Christmas office closure, company pension, free parking, professional development opportunities and private healthcare scheme.

Job Responsibilities

• Managing a full caseload of residential conveyancing files from inception through to post-completion
• Handling predominantly private treaty residential sales and purchases
• Providing an exceptional level of client care throughout the conveyancing process
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage brokers and other third parties' stakeholders
• Working closely with legal secretaries and administrative support staff
• Managing files independently whilst maintaining high levels of accuracy and compliance
• Assisting with capacity planning and ensuring matters are progressed efficiently
• Supporting colleagues and contributing to the continued success of the Bradford office
• Potentially developing into a supervisory or managerial role as part of the firm's succession planning

Person Specification

• Applications are welcomed from experienced Residential Conveyancers, Solicitors, Licensed Conveyancers or qualified by experience Fee Earners with strong residential conveyancing experience
• Minimum of 2–3 years' experience as an independent residential conveyancing fee earner
• Ability to confidently manage a full caseload with minimal supervision
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• A proactive and responsible approach to workload management
• Previous supervisory experience would be advantageous but is not essential
• An interest in developing into a future leadership or management role would be highly desirable

Benefits and Rewards

This Residential Conveyancer opportunity offers the chance to join an ambitious and supportive firm with genuine opportunities for long-term career development, including:

• Competitive salary of £40,000–£50,000 (dependant on experience)
• Office-based role with flexibility around working hours, part time would be considered (3-4 days)
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Office Christmas closure
• Company pension scheme and free mortgage/pension advice
• Free onsite parking
• Ongoing investment in professional development, including funding for additional qualifications and certifications
• Private healthcare scheme
• Strong administrative and secretarial support
• Biannual social events and company-wide celebrations
• Genuine progression opportunities, including the potential to move into a management position as part of the firm's succession planning

About the Company

This growing and forward-thinking law firm has established a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services across Yorkshire and the North East, the firm continues to invest in both its people and currently employs over 50 experienced individuals. The successful candidate will join a friendly and collaborative Bradford office, working alongside an experienced Residential Conveyancer and supportive administrative team. As a result, this opportunity offers genuine scope for career progression, with the successful individual potentially stepping into a supervisory or management role over time. The business actively supports employee development, funding further qualifications and mentoring staff into leadership positions where appropriate. The wider group also includes associated mortgage and estate agency businesses, providing excellent working relationships, referral opportunities and a collaborative culture.

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