Residential Conveyancer (Sheffield)

Eventus Recruitment Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £55k DOE

Career progression

25 days holiday

Westfield Health

Flexible working

Structured training

Modern legal tech

Team social events

Job summary

Eventus Legal are seeking a Residential Property Conveyancer to join its Sheffield office on a full-time, permanent basis. The candidate should have at least three years' post-qualification experience and will join an established property team.

The role involves managing a varied caseload with paralegal support, and offers a salary up to £55,000, flexible working, 25 days' holiday, Westfield Health, and clear career development within a modern, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• At least three years' post-qualification experience in residential property conveyancing.
• Qualification as a Solicitor, Legal Executive, Licensed Conveyancer or a similar professional qualification.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills with ability to manage multiple live transactions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a residential property caseload from instruction through to completion.
• Handle multiple matters with accuracy, deadlines and high client care standards.
• Communicate clearly with clients, agents, lenders and stakeholders throughout transactions.
• Utilise modern legal technology and case management processes to progress files efficiently.
• Provide guidance to junior members of the residential property team.
• Collaborate with the Head of Residential Property to support department growth.

Skills

Residential property conveyancing

Client communication

Time management

Education

Solicitor

Legal Executive

Licensed Conveyancer

Job description

Eventus Legal are seeking a Residential Property Conveyancer to join a growing, award-winning law firm in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. This is a full-time, permanent job opportunity based in the firm's Sheffield office for an experienced conveyancing professional with at least three years' post-qualification experience. The successful Residential Property Conveyancer will join an established residential property department, manage a varied caseload with dedicated paralegal or team support, benefit from a salary up to £55,000, flexible working, Westfield Health, 25 days annual leave, Christmas office closure, genuine structured career development and modern legal technology whilst working within a collaborative, friendly and client-focused environment.

Role Responsibilities

This Residential Property Conveyancer job offers the opportunity to take ownership of a varied residential conveyancing caseload while contributing to the continued development of an established property team. Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a residential property caseload from initial instruction through to completion
• Handling multiple matters simultaneously while maintaining accuracy, deadlines and high standards of client care
• Communicating clearly and professionally with clients, agents, lenders and other stakeholders throughout transactions
• Using modern legal technology and case management processes to support efficient file progression and a positive client experience
• Providing technical support and guidance to junior members of the residential property team
• Working effectively with the dedicated paralegal or small team supporting your caseload
• Collaborating with the Head of Residential Property to support the department's continued growth and success

Person Specification

Applications are welcomed from experienced residential property professionals who are confident running their own caseload and providing a consistently high level of service. You should also be able to demonstrate the following:

• At least three years' post-qualification experience in residential property conveyancing
• Qualification as a Solicitor, Legal Executive, Licensed Conveyancer or a similar relevant professional qualification
• Strong practical experience of managing residential conveyancing matters from instruction to completion
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines and multiple live transactions
• Clear, professional communication skills and a client-focused approach
• A proactive and organised working style with strong attention to detail
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team
• Confidence supporting and sharing technical knowledge with more junior colleagues

Benefits and Rewards

The firm is committed to professional development, employee wellbeing and creating an environment where people can build long‑term careers. The successful Residential Property Conveyancer will also benefit from:

• £45,000 - £55,000 DOE
• Structured career development with mentoring, CPD support and progression opportunities
• An annual personal development and training plan
• Generous study leave allowance for employees taking relevant examinations
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days holiday allowance with a discretionary office closure over Christmas
• Westfield Health cash plan scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, holiday and sickness pay according to length of service
• Discounts on legal services
• Flexible working arrangements wherever possible
• Modern legal technology designed to support efficient case handling and enhance the client experience
• Annual staff dinner and opportunities to take part in social and sporting events

About the Law Firm

Our client is a progressive regional law firm with a strong reputation for client service, professional development and residential property expertise. The firm is Legal 500-recognised, and its conveyancing practice holds the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation. It has an established property department, invests in modern legal technology and places genuine emphasis on developing its people through structured training, mentoring and career progression.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.