Residential Conveyancer

Talent Finder; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A law firm in Cornwall is seeking a Residential Conveyancer to join their supportive conveyancing team. The role offers genuine flexibility for part-time or full-time work and a hybrid working pattern. Candidates should have a minimum of 1 year PQE, experience in residential transactions, and a current Practising Certificate. Responsibilities include managing files from instruction to completion, preparing documentation, and ensuring compliance. Enjoy a friendly team culture and opportunities for higher earnings. Apply now!

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Discretionary bonus

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Dog-friendly office

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year PQE experience preferred.
• Current Practising Certificate is required.
• Proven ability to manage files from instruction to completion.

Responsibilities

• Assist existing fee earners and manage own residential conveyancing files.
• Prepare and review contracts and completion documentation.
• Maintain compliance with CQS and SRA requirements.

Skills

Experience in residential transactions

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Digital case management systems

Education

Qualified Legal Executive, Solicitor, or Licensed Conveyancer

Job description

Residential Conveyancer | Wadebridge, Cornwall | Part Time or Full Time | £30,000–£40,000 DOE (Pro Rata for Part-Time)

What’s in it for you?

Join a respected, long-established law firm in Wadebridge known for high-quality service, strong values, and a friendly, collaborative culture. You’ll be part of a supportive conveyancing team within a modern practice that embraces flexibility and work–life balance.

This role offers:

• Highly flexible working patterns (e.g., 9 am–3 pm, compressed hours, 2–3 days per week, or full-time patterns that suit you)
• Hybrid working to suit, but ideally 1 day per week in the office
• Opportunity to grow from part-time to full-time as the workload increases
• Potential for higher earnings opportunities for strong fee generators
• Discretionary bonus available
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with a full Christmas shutdown (23 Dec – 2 Jan, pro rata for part-time)
• Friendly team of 14, dog‑friendly office, supportive culture
• No client travel required

Are you the right person for the job?

You will be a Qualified Legal Executive, Solicitor, or Licensed Conveyancer with solid experience in residential transactions (not commercial).

The ideal candidate:

• Has a minimum of 1 year PQE (more preferred)
• Can hit the ground running and manage files from instruction to completion
• Works confidently with minimal supervision
• Has experience across:
• Residential and commercial freehold & leasehold
• New builds
• Shared ownership
• Transfer of equity
• Is professional, dedicated, and able to support a growing caseload
• Is a strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Comfortable using digital case management systems
• Holds a current Practising Certificate (any restrictions must be disclosed)

If you’re looking for a role that offers genuine flexibility and a supportive, modern working environment, this is an excellent opportunity.

What will your role look like?

This is a hands‑on residential conveyancing position. Depending on the candidate, you will either support two existing fee earners while managing your own caseload or primarily handle your own files.

Responsibilities may include:

• Assisting existing fee earners with or handling their own residential and possibly commercial conveyancing files independently from instruction to completion
• Preparing and reviewing contracts, transfers, pre‑contract enquiries and completion documentation
• Land Registry applications
• Drafting reports on the title and completion statements
• Dealing with AML, ID and SOF compliance
• Liaising with clients, agents, lenders, and solicitors
• Maintaining accurate digital case files
• Ensuring compliance with CQS and SRA requirements
• Supporting the wider conveyancing department as the workload grows

The firm is seeking someone who can start as soon as possible and contribute quickly.

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