Residential Conveyancer

Versus Law; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Manchester seeks a Residential Property Lawyer to join their expanding team. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years PQE or equivalent experience in handling diverse residential property transactions. You'll be responsible for managing your own caseload and supporting junior team members while working within a collaborative environment focused on client care and legal compliance.

Benefits

Pension contribution

28 days holiday

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years PQE as a Solicitor, ILEX or CLC.
• 10+ years experience as a Conveyancer handling own files.
• Strong experience in residential conveyancing transactions.

Responsibilities

• Managing a full caseload of residential property matters.
• Handling sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfers.
• Supervising and mentoring conveyancing assistants.

Skills

Client Care

Compliance

Team Collaboration

Independent Work

Education

Solicitor, ILEX or CLC-qualified

Job description

3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Residential Property Lawyer – Solicitor / Licensed Conveyancer (CLC / ILEX)

Location: Didsbury, Manchester

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Experience Level: 5+ Years PQE (Solicitor, ILEX, or CLC) OR 10+ Years Conveyancing Experience

Salary: Competitive, with benefits

Join a CQS-Accredited Law Firm Focused on Client Care and Legal Excellence

At Versus Law, we take pride in our commitment to delivering high-quality legal services with a strong focus on client care, compliance, and team collaboration. As a CQS-accredited practice, we are continuing to expand our property department and are now looking for an experienced Residential Property Lawyer to join our team in Didsbury, Manchester.

About You

We’re looking for a confident and experienced property professional who can manage their own caseload and support others within the team.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years PQE as a Solicitor, ILEX or CLC-qualified Licensed Conveyancer.
• Alternatively, 10+ years’ experience as a Conveyancer handling your own files.
• Strong experience handling a full range of residential conveyancing transactions including:
• Sales and purchases
• Remortgages
• Shared ownership
• Lease variations
• New builds
• Help to Buy
• Transfers of equity
• Ability to hit the ground running, work independently, and manage a busy caseload with minimal supervision.
  

The Role

You will play a key role in our conveyancing team, managing varied transactions from start to finish and providing support to junior colleagues.

Key responsibilities include:

• Handling a full caseload of residential property matters from instruction to post-completion
• Managing freehold and leasehold sales, purchases, remortgages, equity release, and matrimonial transfers
• Reviewing titles, drafting contracts, raising and responding to enquiries
• Conducting property searches and ensuring accuracy of documentation
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and solicitors
• Preparing and submitting Land Registry applications
• Ensuring all transactions are legally compliant
• Staying up to date with changes in property law
• Supervising and mentoring conveyancing assistants
• Building strong client relationships and cross-referring work internally
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Providing cover for other offices when required
• Maintaining professionalism and courtesy with all staff and clients
• Adhering to firm policies, procedures, and departmental standards
• Delivering consistently high standards of legal service and file management
  

Position Details

• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:15
• Contract type: Permanent, Full-Time
• Benefits include:
• Competitive salary
• Pension contribution
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Friendly and collaborative working environment
• Career development opportunities

Interested in joining our team?

• Send your CV and cover letter to [e-mail] or use LinkedIn.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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Job function

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  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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