Residential Conveyancer

Mallory Pryce; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking an experienced conveyancer to join their Residential Property team in Manchester. This role involves managing a diverse caseload of residential property transactions, drafting legal documents, and ensuring compliance with AML requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong client care focus and proficiency in legal practice software. Offering a competitive salary between £38,000 and £48,000, this permanent position includes opportunities for career progression and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Career progression

Ongoing training

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• At least three years' experience managing own caseload.
• Solid understanding of current legislation and practice.
• Strong client care focus with excellent relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of residential property transactions.
• Draft, review and prepare associated legal documentation.
• Conduct property due diligence, title reviews and searches.

Skills

Residential property transactions management

Client care focus

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Legal drafting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal practice software

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced solicitor seeking your next step in residential property? This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking national law firm. Our client is looking to appoint a driven, dedicated, and experienced conveyancer to play a key role within their Residential Property team, supporting a diverse client caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of residential property transactions including sales, purchases, transfer of equity, shared ownership, remortgage, off-plan/new build.
• Draft, review and prepare associated legal documentation.
• Conduct property due diligence, title reviews and searches, and prepare reports on findings.
• Liaise directly with clients, solicitors, agents, lenders, and other stakeholders to ensure timely and efficient transaction progression.
• Oversee post-completion formalities including registrations, SDLT submissions, and file management.
• Ensure all Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and professional compliance requirements are fully met.

Required Skills & Experience

• At least three years' experience managing own caseload.
• Solid understanding of current legislation and practice.
• Experience managing your own caseload with minimal supervision.
• Strong client care focus with excellent relationship-building skills.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal practice software.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a busy team and independently.

Opportunities & Benefits

• Career progression within a reputable law firm.
• Engagement with high quality, varied work in property.
• Supportive team culture with ongoing training and professional development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Salary: £38,000 - £48,000; Hours: 09:00 to 17:00; 1 day from home; Permanent role. Salary will depend on experience and ability to run caseload independently, together with technical ability.