Residential Conveyancer

Henderson Scott; Broadstone; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Access to online training and webinars

Employee discounts

Company and social events

Job summary

Henderson Scott is seeking a Qualified Conveyancer to join its residential property team in Broadstone. You will take ownership of a varied caseload and provide high levels of client care throughout the transaction process. A supportive environment values quality, efficiency and attention to detail.

You will manage cases from instruction through to completion, including sales, purchases, mortgages and remortgages, with guidance available as needed. Experience and professionalism are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in residential conveyancing.
• Qualified as Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Chartered Legal Executive.
• Experience managing a varied residential conveyancing caseload independently.
• Strong knowledge of residential property law and conveyancing procedures.
• Understanding of compliance AML procedures and CQS standards.
• Confident using case management systems and online portals.
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive approach to client care and working to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction to completion.
• Handle freehold/leasehold sales and purchases, transfers of equity and remortgages.
• Review title documents, raise/respond to enquiries and consider search results.
• Prepare contracts, transfers and mortgage documentation through to exchange.
• Produce completion statements and handle funds.
• Complete SDLT submissions and register transactions with HM Land Registry.
• Maintain clear communication with clients, agents, lenders and other solicitors.
• Support and mentor trainee solicitors and apprentices.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Client communication

Organisation

Problem solving

Deadline driven

Education

Qualified Solicitor/ Licensed Conveyancer/ Chartered Legal Executive

Tools

Case management systems

Online portals

Job description

Location: Broadstone
PQE: 2+ years
Salary: £48,000-£65,000
Working Pattern: Full-time, Permanent

Residential Conveyancer

Location: Broadstone
PQE: 2+ years
Salary: £48,000-£65,000
Working Pattern: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Conveyancer to join an established residential property team based in Broadstone.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced conveyancing professional to take ownership of a varied residential property caseload, providing a high standard of client care throughout the transaction process. You will be joining a supportive working environment where quality, efficiency and attention to detail are valued.

The Role

You will manage a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters from initial instruction through to completion, ensuring transactions progress efficiently and in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, new builds, transfers of equity and remortgages.

• Reviewing title documents, raising and responding to enquiries and considering search results.

• Preparing contracts, transfers and mortgage documentation through to exchange.

• Producing completion statements, requesting mortgage funds and handling completion monies.

• Completing SDLT submissions and registering transactions with HM Land Registry.

• Maintaining clear and regular communication with clients, estate agents, lenders and other solicitors.

• Supporting and mentoring trainee solicitors and solicitor apprentices within the support teams.

About You

The successful candidate will have at least 2 years' experience in residential conveyancing and be qualified as a Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Chartered Legal Executive.

You will ideally demonstrate:

• Experience managing a varied residential conveyancing caseload independently.

• Strong knowledge of residential property law and conveyancing procedures.

• An understanding of compliance requirements, AML procedures and CQS standards.

• Confidence using case management systems and online portals.

• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

• A proactive approach to client care and the ability to work effectively to deadlines.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £48,000-£65,000, depending on experience.

• Full-time, permanent position.

• Company pension.

• Free on-site parking.

• Access to online training and webinars.

• Employee discounts.

• Company and social events.

• The opportunity to join a supportive residential property team.