Senior Conveyancer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Free parking

Pension

Salary sacrifice

Supportive culture

Career progression

Canteen

Job summary

Chadwick Nott in Chester is seeking an experienced Senior Conveyancer to join a growing specialist property team. You will manage your own residential conveyancing caseload, handling freehold and leasehold transactions and related matters.

Hybrid working, with onboarding and training in Chester, and a path to leadership within the team. The role offers up to £55,000 and a modern, technology-enabled environment.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience working 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

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Client communication

Volume conveyancing

Team collaboration

Education

CLC/CILEX/Solicitor qualification or equivalent

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

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

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:

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

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*