Residential Conveyancer

Realm Recruit; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing law firm in Macclesfield is seeking a Residential Conveyancer to manage a diverse caseload with hybrid working options. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years PQE and strong communication skills, with opportunities for career progression towards leadership roles. Enjoy a supportive environment, competitive salary, and benefits like a monthly bonus scheme, generous holiday, and a health cash plan.

Benefits

Monthly bonus scheme

31 days holiday including bank holidays

Birthday day off

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Strong progression pathways

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Solicitor or CLC Conveyancer is essential.
• Confident in managing a varied conveyancing caseload with leasehold complexity.
• Experience in business development with agents and developers is desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-quality residential conveyancing caseload predominantly in the Macclesfield office.
• Build strong relationships with estate agents, developers, and referrers.
• Supervise and mentor allocated assistant, ensuring quality work.

Skills

Conveyancing experience

Strong communication skills

Proactive and resilient

Business development experience

Education

3+ years’ PQE Solicitor or CLC Conveyancer

Tools

Proclaim software

Job description

• Run a high-quality residential conveyancing caseload with hybrid working in Cheshire
• Real career progression toward Deputy Head of Department / Associate Director
• Strong local developer and agent relationships, with work ready from day one

This is an exciting opportunity for a Residential Conveyancer to join a growing Macclesfield team within a well-established private client team.

With significant investment into conveyancing infrastructure, strong referrer relationships, and a clear plan for developing senior talent, this role is ideal for someone who wants a blend of quality work, autonomy, progression, and stability.

You’ll join a friendly, approachable and down-to-earth culture with a strong client-first ethos, modern systems, and no cold‑calling environment. The work comes because of a strong local reputation and results, not volume tactics.

Who we’re looking for

• 3+ years’ PQE Solicitor or CLC Conveyancer (essential)
• Confident managing a full, varied conveyancing caseload
• Experience meeting monthly billing expectations
• Comfortable with leasehold complexity and title issue resolution
• Adaptable, proactive and resilient with strong communication skills
• Experience in BD with agents/developers (desired)
• Supervisory experience with assistants/trainees (desired)
• Proclaim knowledge (desired, but full training provided)

What you’ll be doing

• Build strong relationships with estate agents, developers and referrers
• Attend networking events and help drive Trustpilot/Google review growth
• Supervise, mentor and quality‑check the work of your allocated assistant
• Contribute to improving workflows, templates and processes in Proclaim
• Collaborate with Wills/Probate and Family teams to generate cross‑referrals
• Work mainly from the Macclesfield office, with up to two WFH days per week

Salary & Benefits

• Monthly bonus scheme
• 5% pension (salary sacrifice available)
• 31 days holiday including bank holidays (increases with service)
• Birthday day off & gifted Christmas leave
• Hybrid working: 2 days WFH
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• 4× Death in Service cover
• Strong progression pathways

Contact Harry Nicholls

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📞 03300 245 606

Harry specialises in placing residential and commercial property lawyers across the North West. Reach out for a confidential chat about whether this opportunity aligns with your goals.