Residential Conveyancing - Senior Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm is seeking an ambitious Senior Residential Conveyancing Solicitor to join their esteemed Newcastle office. This role involves managing complex transactions, mentoring junior colleagues, and contributing to client development within a respected Residential Property team, offering hybrid working and structured progression.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Structured progression route

Collaborative culture

Lucrative bonus scheme

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE in Residential Conveyancing.
• Strong technical knowledge across a wide range of conveyancing matters.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing residential purchase, sale, and transfer transactions.
• Advising clients through all stages of the conveyancing process.
• Liaising with estate agents, lenders, and other solicitors.

Skills

Technical knowledge in conveyancing

Client service

Communication skills

Leadership

Proactive approach

Job description

This highly respected firm is looking for an ambitious Senior Residential Conveyancing Solicitor (2+ PQE) ready to take the next step in their career and join their ever-growing Newcastle office.

You'll join one of the UK's most esteemed Residential Property teams, working with a diverse client base on high-quality transactions across the North East market.

Role
Join one of the North East's most highly regarded Residential Conveyancing teams as a Senior Solicitor. This is a unique opportunity to take a lead role in their busy and growing Newcastle office, where you'll manage your own high-quality caseload and play a part in the development of junior colleagues and client relationships.

You will be responsible for:

• Running a broad mix of residential purchase, sale and transfer transactions
• Advising clients through all stages of the conveyancing process, including title examination and missives
• Liaising with estate agents, lenders and other solicitors to ensure smooth completion
• Taking on a proactive role in client development and networking
• Supporting the wider team in leadership, mentoring and operational matters

This is an opportunity for a driven solicitor to take on a strategic role, with the chance to make a significant impact within a leading Residential Property team.

Your Experience

• 2+ years' PQE in Residential Conveyancing
• Strong technical knowledge across a wide range of conveyancing matters
• A proactive, commercially minded approach to client service and file management
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ambition to contribute to a high-performing team and take the next step in their career

What's on Offer

• A clear, structured progression route
• A significant role in one of the firm's fastest-growing offices
• A high-quality client base, with exposure to complex and high-value transactions
• A collaborative, people-first culture with mentoring and support at every level
• Hybrid working, competitive salary, lucrative bonus scheme and strong benefits

If you'd like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott at [e-mail]/ 0131 460 7747 for a confidential discussion.