Residential Conveyancer

VG Charles & Co; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Pension contributions

Death-in-service cover

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

VG Charles & Co in Shropshire seeks an experienced Residential Conveyancing Fee Earner to manage their own caseload and contribute to a reputable property team. The role offers hybrid working and career progression.

You will handle freehold and leasehold transactions, remortgages, transfers of equity and new-build deals while maintaining a high standard of client service and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, organisational and client care skills.
• At least 3 years' experience in residential conveyancing.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload with minimal supervision.
• Strong technical knowledge of residential property transactions.

Responsibilities

• Handle varied residential conveyancing caseload from instruction to completion.
• Advise clients throughout each stage of the transaction.
• Manage freehold and leasehold sales and purchases; remortgages and transfers of equity.
• Deal with new-build property transactions; advise on shared ownership and Right to Buy.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Client care skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor / CILEx / Licensed Conveyancer

Job description

Shropshire | 3+ Years' Experience | Hybrid Working

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Residential Conveyancing Fee Earner to join an established and highly regarded legal practice in Shropshire.

This role offers the chance to join a successful residential property team with a strong presence in the local market. You will manage your own caseload, work with a varied client base and benefit from a supportive environment that encourages professional development and career progression.

The position would suit a motivated conveyancing professional who takes pride in delivering a high standard of client service and is confident managing transactions independently.

The Role

You will handle a varied residential conveyancing caseload from initial instruction through to completion, advising clients throughout each stage of the transaction.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing freehold and leasehold sales and purchases.
• Handling remortgages and transfers of equity.
• Dealing with new-build property transactions.
• Advising on shared ownership schemes and Right to Buy matters.
• Providing clear, practical guidance to clients and keeping them informed throughout the process.
• Managing transactions efficiently while ensuring all regulatory and risk management requirements are met.
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to the continued success of the wider team.

The Ideal Candidate

• A qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, Licensed Conveyancer or experienced Conveyancing Fee Earner.
• At least 3 years' experience in residential conveyancing, ideally within the 3-5 years' PQE range for qualified solicitors.
• Strong technical knowledge of residential property transactions.The ability to manage a busy caseload with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication, organisational and client care skills.
• A proactive and commercially aware approach, with strong attention to detail.
• The ability to work collaboratively while taking responsibility for your own matters.

The Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Attractive performance-related bonus scheme.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays, with additional entitlement for long service.
• Competitive employer pension contributions.
• Death-in-service cover worth twice your annual salary.
• Free on-site parking.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Paid volunteering opportunities through a dedicated community initiative.
• A strong focus on mentoring, professional development and career progression.
• A supportive team environment with a genuine commitment to work-life balance.

Interested?

If you are an experienced Residential Conveyancing Fee Earner looking for your next opportunity in Shropshire, this is an excellent chance to join an established team where you can develop your career while delivering high-quality service to a diverse client base.

For more information on this opportunity or for general career advice in the strictest of confidence, please contact me, Jane Marshall at VG CHARLES & CO on 0121 233 5003 or mail [e-mail]