Residential Conveyancer

The Eventus Recruitment Group; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medicash health plan

Perkbox benefits

Free on-site parking

Weekly fruit basket

Monthly breakfasts

Job summary

Eventus Legal in Birkenhead, Merseyside is seeking a Residential Conveyancer to join its conveyancing team on a full‑time, permanent basis. You will manage a mixed caseload of residential sales and purchases, with hybrid working after an initial 1–3 months of office-based training.

The role offers a salary of £35,000 to £50,000, plus benefits including Medicash, Perkbox, 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and a Christmas shutdown, increasing to 21 days from January 2027, and free parking.

Qualifications

• Qualified as Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or Chartered Legal Executive or equivalent.
• Extensive experience handling residential freehold/leasehold sales and purchases.
• Strong knowledge of residential conveyancing procedures and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed caseload of residential transactions from instruction to completion.
• Prepare reports, conduct title searches, raise and respond to enquiries.
• Handle remortgages, transfers of equity and equity release matters.
• Liaise with clients, mortgage lenders, brokers and other parties.
• Oversee post-completion tasks and maintain accurate case files.

Skills

Communication skills

Client-focused

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Solicitor/Licensed Conveyancer/Chartered Legal Executive or equivalent

Tools

Proclaim

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eventus Legal are seeking a Residential Conveyancer to join the conveyancing team of an accredited law firm in Birkenhead, Merseyside. This is a full-time, permanent job offering a salary of £35,000 to £50,000, depending on experience. You will manage a mixed caseload of residential sales and purchases, with approximately 50/50 hybrid working available following an initial office-based training period of 1 to 3 months. In addition, benefits include 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and a Christmas shutdown, increasing to 21 days' annual leave from January 2027. Further benefits include Medicash, a workplace pension with enhanced employer contributions, Perkbox, monthly breakfasts, weekly fresh fruit and free parking.

Role Responsibilities

As a Residential Conveyancer, you will hold a hands-on position managing residential transactions from initial instructions through to completion, with a caseload of up to 100 files. Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing freehold and leasehold residential sales and purchases, together with other residential transactions as required.
• Investigating title, conducting searches, raising and responding to enquiries and drafting reports.
• Handling remortgages, transfers of equity and equity release matters where required.
• Liaising with clients, mortgage lenders, brokers and other parties throughout the transaction.
• Requesting mortgage funds, preparing completion statements and progressing transactions to completion.
• Completing relevant post-completion tasks, including Stamp Duty Land Tax returns and Land Registry requirements.
• Maintaining accurate files and correspondence using case management systems, with oversight and delegation of work to a Paralegal or Assistant.

Person Specification

The law firm is looking for a confident conveyancing professional who can take responsibility for a busy and varied caseload with limited day-to-day supervision. You should be able to demonstrate the following:

• Qualification as a Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, Chartered Legal Executive or equivalent.
• Experience handling residential freehold and leasehold sales, purchases and remortgages from instruction to completion.
• Sound knowledge of residential conveyancing procedures and the ability to make informed decisions on your files.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a client-focused approach.
• Ability to organise competing priorities, meet deadlines and delegate work appropriately.
• Confidence using Microsoft applications and legal case management software; knowledge of Proclaim would be advantageous.
• Experience developing relationships with brokers or introducers would be beneficial.

Benefits and Rewards

The firm offers a range of practical benefits alongside the opportunity to take ownership of varied conveyancing work. The successful Residential Conveyancer will also benefit from:

• Salary from £35,000 to £50,000 dependent on experience.
• Hybrid working.
• 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and a Christmas shutdown, with annual leave increasing to 21 days from January.
• Medicash health cash plan and Perkbox employee benefits.
• Free on-site parking and a relaxed dress code.
• Weekly fruit basket and a monthly breakfast.

About the Law Firm

Our client provides residential conveyancing services and focuses on clear communication and an approachable client experience. It holds Lexcel accreditation and is a member of the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme, reflecting recognised standards in legal practice management and residential conveyancing. The successful applicant will join a team handling a broad range of property transactions.

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