Senior Conveyancer

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working

Pension scheme

Discretionary bonus

25 days annual leave

Modern offices

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is recruiting a Senior Conveyancer for a leading Maidstone law firm. You will lead on high-value, complex residential conveyancing matters and mentor junior colleagues within a dynamic team.

Based in Maidstone with a flexible/hybrid working option, you will draft and review contracts, perform title checks, and liaise with clients, agents, lenders, and other solicitors while upholding regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience in residential conveyancing (PQE or equivalent).
• Extensive UK private practice experience.
• Expert technical knowledge of property law and conveyancing procedures.
• Proven ability to manage complex and high-value transactions.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Track record of client care and business development.
• Relevant legal qualification (Solicitor, Legal Executive, Licensed Conveyancer, or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of complex and high-value residential conveyancing matters
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members
• Liaise with clients, agents, lenders, and other solicitors
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, transfer deeds, and associated documentation
• Conduct detailed title checks, searches, and due diligence
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and firm standards

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Leadership

Client care

Contract drafting

Communication

Education

Solicitor qualification

Licensed Conveyancer qualification

Job description

Senior Conveyancer

Location: Maidstone

Salary: £55,000–£65,000+ DOE / PQE

Step into Seniority with a Leading Maidstone Law Firm

Are you an experienced conveyancing professional ready for a senior role? Our client, a highly regarded law firm in Maidstone, seeks a Senior Conveyancer to lead on high-value, complex matters and mentor junior colleagues within a dynamic team.

The Opportunity

Location: Maidstone, Kent (office-based with flexible/hybrid working considered)

Salary: £55,000–£65,000+ DOE

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm

Join a forward-thinking firm with a strong reputation for quality work and professional development. You’ll play a key role in the continued growth of the team and the firm’s client offering.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of complex and high-value residential conveyancing matters

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members

• Liaise with clients, agents, lenders, and other solicitors

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, transfer deeds, and associated documentation

• Conduct detailed title checks, searches, and due diligence

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and firm standards

What We’re Looking For

• 6+ years’ experience in residential conveyancing (PQE or equivalent)

• Extensive UK private practice experience

• Expert technical knowledge of property law and conveyancing procedures

• Proven ability to manage complex and high-value transactions

• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills

• Track record of client care and business development

• Relevant legal qualification (Solicitor, Legal Executive, Licensed Conveyancer, or equivalent)

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary: £55,000–£65,000+ DOE

• Leadership and career progression opportunities

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

• Flexible and hybrid working options

• Pension scheme and discretionary bonus

• Inclusive, supportive team culture

• Modern offices in central Maidstone, close to transport links

• Regular social and wellbeing initiatives

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to equal opportunities and maintaining the highest standards of client and candidate confidentiality.