Residential Conveyancers

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm in Peterborough seeks an experienced Residential Conveyancer. This permanent full-time role offers a caseload of varied conveyancing matters and requires deep local knowledge. The position allows hybrid working once confidence in workload is established. Applicants should have experience in complex legal matters and excellent communication skills. Competitive perks include enhanced annual leave and private healthcare options.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave

Private healthcare options

5% matched pension contribution

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience managing varied conveyancing caseloads.
• Broad experience in complex legal matters including Shared Ownership and New Builds.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of varied conveyancing matters.
• Conclude cases efficiently adhering to service level agreements.
• Provide a comprehensive legal service to all clients.

Skills

Expertise in complex legal matters

Proficient in MS Office

Exceptional time management

Outstanding communication abilities

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or equivalent

Tools

Case management systems (CMS)

Job description

Overview

Residential Conveyancer role

Enhanced annual leave + all UK Bank Holidays. An additional day for your birthday each year (or closest working day to your birthday). Additional annual leave on Christmas Eve (1 full day) and New Years Eve (half day PM) if these days fall on a contracted working day. Private healthcare options for you and your family – via Bupa. Free healthcare cash back plans for you and your family. Enhanced pension – 5% matched contribution by Buckles. Ability to buy additional holiday – up to 5 days per year. Group Life Assurance – 4 x your annual salary.

We are excited to be recruiting for an experienced Conveyancing professional to join our clients' Residential Property team. This position can be based at any one of our locations. The position is a permanent full-time role (37.5 hours per week), and our typical working pattern is Monday - Friday 09:00 – 17:30 with 1-hour lunch break per day and the role offers hybrid working options once the successful candidate is confident with their workload. We’re looking for someone with deep local knowledge (within the geographical area you choose to work in) and client connections who’s ready to hit the ground running. Please note some travel and out of hours working will be required for networking/business development, meetings and training purpose.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of varied conveyancing matters, including freehold and leasehold sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfers of equity.
• Liaise proactively with third parties to keep all parties informed of transaction progress.
• Conclude cases efficiently while adhering to service level agreements, quality standards, and client expectations.
• Undertake post-completion tasks independently to ensure cases are closed accurately.
• Provide technical expertise and support to team members as needed.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of transactions involving personal representatives, attorneys, trusts and matrimonial aspects.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, protecting clients and the business.
• Confidently develop working relationships with all external providers and build professional networks.
• Providing a full and comprehensive legal service to all clients, ensuring all their legal needs are met.

Key skills and experience required

• Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, Chartered Legal Executive, or equivalent, with demonstrable experience managing varied conveyancing caseloads.
• Expertise in complex legal matters, including Shared Ownership, New Builds, Lease Extensions, and more (broad experience is advantageous).
• Proficient in resolving technical issues and rectifying title defects.
• Confident with all MS Office packages and previous case management system (CMS) experience.
• Exceptional time management and organisational skills.
• Analytical, diligent, and confident in using Management Information (MI) to achieve outcomes.
• Professional under pressure, with outstanding communication abilities across all levels.

To apply

Please submit an up-to-date CV demonstrating your skills and experience that are suitable for this role.

If you’re a conveyancing lawyer ready for your next step, apply today. Alternatively, contact Marcus Stevens at Law Staff quoting reference 37489. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED.