Residential Conveyancer

SaccoMann; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Newcastle is looking for an experienced residential conveyancer to join their team. The role involves managing a caseload with support and mentoring junior staff, offering excellent career progression and various benefits such as a competitive salary and holiday entitlement. This position suits candidates with at least five years of relevant experience and a passion for client service.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Work/life balance and homeworking options

Holiday entitlement (27-32 days) plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Bonus Scheme

Pension Scheme (matched up to 5%)

Death in Service benefit

Sickness pay (up to 20 days)

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience independently managing a residential conveyancing caseload.
• In-depth knowledge of complex transactions in residential conveyancing.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage own caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of residential conveyancing transactions with minimal supervision.
• Handle complex transactions like leasehold, re-mortgage, and company purchases.
• Mentor junior fee earners and drive business development.

Skills

Client Service

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Proactive Approach

Education

Qualified Solicitor or experienced non-qualified fee earner

Job description

We are working with a long-standing and highly reputable firm who are looking for an experienced residential conveyancer to bring into their respected and busy city centre Northeast team. This role is based at the firms Newcastle offices, and will suit someone who wants a team environment, who has at least 5 years residential conveyancing case handling experience.

The Role

You will manage your own caseload of residential conveyancing files with hands on paralegal support.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of residential conveyancing transactions with minimal supervision.
• Handle complex transactions: leasehold, re-mortgage, Transfer of Equity, Help to Buy, redemption, new builds, shared ownership, company purchases, and auctions.
• Sign off on other fee earners' files for exchange and review title reports.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior fee earners when required.
• Drive business development initiatives and lead process improvements within the department.

About You

• At least 5 years' experience independently managing a residential conveyancing caseload (the firm will consider applications from qualified individuals and experienced non-qualified fee earners)
• Ability to deliver an outstanding client service
• In-depth knowledge of complex transactions
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure
• A proactive, professional, and collaborative approach

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Career progression opportunities
• Work/life balance and homeworking options
• Holiday entitlement (27-32 days) plus bank holidays and extra time off at Christmas
• Your birthday off
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Bonus Scheme
• Pension Scheme (matched up to 5%)
• Death in Service benefit providing loved ones with four times your annual salary
• Sickness pay (up to 20 days)

If you are interested in this Residential Conveyancer role in Newcastle then please get in touch with Chloe Murphy on 0113 467 9783 to find out more information or if you've a CV to hand, please submit this for review. To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.

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