Senior Conveyancer – New Homes Department

Legal Southwest Ltd; Taunton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Regular events and charity initiatives

Positive working culture

Job summary

A leading regional law firm in Taunton seeks an experienced Senior Conveyancer to manage new build plot sales. You will lead a supportive team, ensuring exceptional client care. Ideal candidates will have a background in residential conveyancing, excellent communication skills, and keen attention to detail. Join a collaborative culture focused on building long-term client relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience handling your own caseload in residential conveyancing.
• Ability to manage or mentor team members is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Experience managing or mentoring others is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload of new build plot sales.
• Leading a small team consisting of a Conveyancing Assistant and a Legal Administrator.
• Ensuring exceptional client care and communication.
• Ensuring exceptional client care and communication throughout transactions.

Skills

Residential conveyancing background

Excellent client relationship skills

Strong attention to detail

Proactive, solutions-focused approach

Job description

We’re working with a leading regional law firm that is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Conveyancer to join their busy New Homes Department in Taunton.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced conveyancer who enjoys managing a small team and working in a fast-paced but highly supportive environment.

You’ll be heading up one of the department’s dedicated units, responsible for handling plot sales for some of the UK’s leading developers, including Persimmon, BDW, StrongVox, Summerfieldas well as social housing providers nationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload of new build plot sales

• Leading a small, well-supported team consisting of a Conveyancing Assistant and a Legal Administrator

• Overseeing the day-to-day running of the unit

• Ensuring an exceptional level of client care and communication throughout each transaction

About You

• A background in residential conveyancing, with experience handling your own caseload

• Excellent client relationship and communication skills

• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused approach

• Previous experience managing or mentoring others would be an advantage

Why Join This Firm

This firm is known for its exceptional client service and collaborative culture. They pride themselves on doing things differently – this is not “factory conveyancing.” Every transaction is handled with care, and building long-term client relationships is at the heart of what they do.

You’ll be joining a friendly, social, and supportive team that enjoys regular events, charity initiatives, and a genuinely positive working environment.

If you thrive in a busy, team-oriented environment and want to take the next step in your conveyancing career, this could be the perfect role for you.

Please get in touch if you would like more information about this role or send your CV via the form below in complete confidence and we will get back to you.

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