Senior Conveyancer

Chadwick Nott Legal Recruitment; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Free parking

Pension scheme

Job summary

Chadwick Nott Legal Recruitment is seeking a Senior Conveyancer for a hybrid role in Weston-super-Mare. The successful candidate will handle a busy residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to post-completion, working closely with the Head of Legal.

We require 3–5 years' experience in residential conveyancing, strong knowledge of freehold/leasehold transactions, and excellent client care. Hybrid working and career progression are offered.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' residential conveyancing experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of freehold and leasehold transactions.
• Ability to manage own caseload independently.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a residential conveyancing caseload from instruction to post-completion.
• Handle freehold and leasehold sales and purchases.
• Manage transfers of equity, remortgages and probate-related transactions.
• Liaise with clients, agents, lenders and third parties.
• Maintain high standards of client service and file management.
• Work with Head of Legal as a senior team member and assist with post-completion matters.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Caseload management

Client communication

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Education

CLC/CILEX/Solicitor qualification or equivalent

Job description

Senior Conveyancer (CLC / CILEX / Solicitor / Experienced Conveyancer)

Weston-super-Mare (Hybrid Working)

Up to £55,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Residential Conveyancer to join a rapidly growing specialist property business based in Weston-super-Mare.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a modern, forward-thinking organisation that combines legal expertise with innovative technology. Working closely with the Head of Legal, you will become a key member of a small, collaborative team handling a steady flow of residential property transactions.

The firm specialises in probate sales, divorce-related transactions, transfers of equity and residential conveyancing matters.

You will be responsible for managing your own caseload from instruction through to post-completion, supported by a dedicated onboarding team who undertake AML checks, client onboarding and initial data gathering before files are handed over.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to post-completion
• Handling freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Managing transfers of equity, remortgages and probate-related transactions
• Liaising with clients, agents, lenders and third parties
• Maintaining high standards of client service and file management
• Working closely with the Head of Legal as a senior member of the team
• Assisting with post-completion matters where required

About You

• At least 3-5 years' residential conveyancing experience
• Experience managing your own caseload independently
• Strong technical knowledge of freehold and leasehold transactions
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• A practical, team-focused approach
• Experience working in a volume conveyancing environment
• Comfortable using modern technology and case management systems
• CLC, CILEX, Solicitor qualification or equivalent residential conveyancing experience

The role is based in Weston-super-Mare with hybrid working available. Following an initial onboarding period, office attendance is required about 2-4 times per month. Initial training will take place in Chester, with travel expenses covered.

Candidates should be comfortable commuting to the Weston-super-Mare office and, due to the office location, access to a car is highly beneficial.

This is an excellent opportunity for a conveyancer looking for a genuine second-in-command position within a growing business, with excellent long-term progression prospects and potential future opportunities within the leadership structure.

Benefits include:

• Hybrid working
• Free parking
• Pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer contribution)
• Salary sacrifice options
• Supportive and modern working culture
• Excellent career progression opportunities