Residential Conveyancing Solicitor

Realm Recruit; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A full-service law firm in Chester seeks a skilled Residential Conveyancer to manage a diverse caseload in a people-first culture. The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive attitude. Competitive salary of £42,000–£50,000, with hybrid working options and firm-wide bonuses offered. Join a collaborative team that values quality and service.

Benefits

Firm-wide annual bonus

Pension scheme

Professional development support

Hybrid working available

Friendly, non-hierarchical environment

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ experience in residential conveyancing or equivalent.
• Experience in business development or marketing is desirable.
• Supervisory experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 50+ residential property matters.
• Deal with sales, purchases, lease extensions, transfers, mortgages.
• Work closely with an assistant for admin support.
• Contribute to business development and marketing activities.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of residential property matters

Great communication and client care skills

Confident managing a caseload independently

Team player with a positive, proactive attitude

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or CILEx

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

• Handle a broad residential conveyancing caseload with strong support
• Progress your career in a collaborative, people-first team
• Enjoy wellbeing-first culture, hybrid working, and career progression

Are you a Residential Conveyancer ready to step into a role with real variety, autonomy, and support?

Join a long-established, full-service law firm with a genuine people-first culture and a strong reputation across the North West. You’ll be based in theChester office, managing a varied caseload of residential property matters with the support of a dedicated assistant.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, down-to-earth team. This is a role where you’re truly trusted and supported to thrive. With hybrid working and progression opportunities, it’s a great next move for a conveyancer who values quality, service and balance.

Who we’re looking for

• Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or CILEx with 2–5 years’ experience (or equivalent)
• Strong technical knowledge of residential property matters
• Confident managing a caseload independently from instruction to completion
• Great communication and client care skills
• Experience in business development or marketing (Desirable)
• Familiarity with case management systems
• Team player with a positive, proactive attitude
• Supervisory experience (desirable, not essential)

What you’ll be doing

• Manage a caseload of 50+ residential property matters
• Deal with sales, purchases, lease extensions, transfers, mortgages, and high-value matters
• Work closely with an assistant for admin and file support
• Liaise with clients, referrers, agents and colleagues across four North West offices
• Contribute to business development and marketing activities
• Potential to support or supervise junior colleagues as the team grows

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary: £42,000–£50,000 DOE
• Firm-wide annual bonus
• Pension scheme
• Professional development support
• Hybrid working available
• Friendly, non-hierarchical environment
• Realistic targets focused on quality and service
• Offices well-connected across Cheshire and South Manchester

Contact Harry Nicholls

Want to join a team that values people and progression as much as performance? Let’s have a confidential chat about whether this could be the right role for you.

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