Senior Conveyancer (Residential Property)

Bailey Hunter Ltd; Birstall; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded law firm in Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Senior Conveyancer to join its Residential Property team. The ideal candidate will manage a diverse caseload of residential conveyancing matters, including sales and purchases, remortgages, and new-build transactions. The position offers a flexible office base, a strong pipeline of work, and a supportive working environment with competitive salary plus benefits. Applicants should have proven experience, strong communication skills, and a collaborative approach to teamwork.

Benefits

Flexible office base

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Must have extensive experience in residential conveyancing.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload independently.
• Excellent client communication and care skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of residential conveyancing matters.
• Liaise regularly with clients, agents, and lenders.
• Support and mentor junior team members as needed.

Skills

Client care skills

Strong communication skills

Technical competence

Organizational skills

Team-focused attitude

Education

Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or Legal Executive

Job description

Senior Conveyancer (Residential Property)

Location: Leeds / Birstall / Brighouse (flexible base)
Salary: Competitive + benefits (DOE)

A well-regarded Yorkshire law firm is looking to appoint a Senior Conveyancer to join its established Residential Property team. This is a strong opportunity for an experienced conveyancer who can handle a busy caseload confidently and is looking for a long-term role with a supportive team and a flexible office base.

The role

You’ll manage your own caseload from start to finish, covering a broad range of residential conveyancing matters, including:

• Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Re-mortgages and transfers of equity
• New-build matters (if experienced)
• Regular liaison with clients, agents and lenders to keep transactions progressing smoothly

Depending on experience, there may also be scope to support/mentor junior team members and help maintain service standards across the team.

What they’re looking for

• An experienced Senior Conveyancer (Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, Legal Executive or highly experienced Fee Earner)
• Proven ability to run files independently with strong technical competence
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• A practical, organised approach and the ability to prioritise a busy workload
• Team-focused attitude (and happy to support others when needed)

What’s on offer

• Flexible base office: Leeds, Birstall or Brighouse
• Strong pipeline of work and a well-established team
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A sensible, supportive working environment where quality matters

Interested?

For more information or to apply in confidence, contact Claire Cox at Bailey Hunter – [e-mail]