Senior Conveyancer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Pension scheme

Salary sacrifice options

On-site canteen

Career progression opportunities

Supportive working culture

Job summary

Chester is home to a modern, forward-thinking property specialist seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancer to manage a steady caseload with hybrid working in Chester.

You will handle freehold and leasehold transactions, transfers of equity, and probate-related matters, working closely with the Head of Legal. The role offers progression opportunities, AML onboarding support, and a salary up to £55,000.

Qualifications

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

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.

Job description

Chester (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 Chester.

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 Chester with hybrid working available. Following an initial onboarding period, office attendance will be required 2-4 times per month. Initial training will take place in Chester.

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:

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