Senior Conveyancing Solicitor

CKB Recruitment Ltd; Worthing; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous discretionary bonus scheme

Job summary

CKB Recruitment Ltd in Worthing is recruiting a Senior Conveyancer to lead the rebuild of a modern, efficient residential conveyancing team. From day one you’ll have freedom to run matters, shape new workflows, and build your own team with support from a hands-on Principal.

Expect autonomy, clear accountability for commercial results, and a competitive salary between £55,000 and £70,000 depending on experience, plus a discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years PQE in residential conveyancing.
• Qualified Solicitor or CILEx Lawyer.
• Proven ability across a variety of transaction types.
• Strong commercial awareness you understand throughput and viability.
• Organised, process-driven, calm and steady communicator.
• Confidence and professionalism, with no perfectionist bottlenecks or drama.
• Ready to lead, not just fee-earn.
• This is a senior leadership role, not a quality-only low-volume position.

Responsibilities

• Running and supervising residential conveyancing files (freehold, leasehold, new build, lender work).
• Designing and improving workflows and templates.
• Ensuring compliance and managing risk within the department.
• Building positive relationships with estate agents and clients.
• Recruiting and mentoring future support staff as the department grows.
• Reporting directly to the Principal.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Team leadership

Process design

Risk management

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEx Lawyer

Job description

Are you ready for a role where your expertise truly shapes the future of a respected conveyancing department? This Senior Conveyancer opportunity offers you the autonomy to build new systems, establish high standards, and leave a lasting mark in a supportive, professional environment in Worthing.

What's in it for you?

• Lead and shape your own department: Start from a clean slate no backlog, no dysfunctional systems.


• Genuine autonomy: Design workflows and set quality standards your way.


• Quality over quantity: Sensible caseloads mean you focus on doing the job right, not ticking boxes in a volume factory .


• Supportive culture: Calm, non-chaotic environment with strong relationships across local agents and a hands-on, fair Principal who fully supports you.


• Competitive senior salary: £55,000 £70,000 depending on experience, plus an attractive performance-related bonus


• Long-term growth potential: Be a key leader as the department grows.

The Role

You will lead the rebuild of a modern, efficient conveyancing team. From day one, you ll have the freedom and support to run residential conveyancing matters, shape new workflows, and build your own team. There s a true balance here leadership, hands-on casework, and commercial acumen, all with no inherited problems.

• Running and supervising residential conveyancing files (freehold, leasehold, new build, lender work)


• Designing and improving workflows and templates


• Ensuring compliance and managing risk within the department


• Building positive relationships with estate agents and clients


• Recruiting and mentoring future support staff as the department grows


• Reporting directly to the Principal

What we're looking for:

• A minimum of 5 years PQE in residential conveyancing


• Qualified Solicitor or CILEx Lawyer


• Proven ability across a variety of transaction types


• Strong commercial awareness you understand throughput and viability


• Organised, process-driven, calm and steady communicator


• Confidence and professionalism, with no perfectionist bottlenecks or drama


• Ready to lead, not just fee-earn


• This is a senior leadership role, not a quality-only low-volume position


• Typical caseload: active matters, supported by administration staff


• Clear autonomy to run the department, balanced with accountability for commercial results

What's on Offer:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and a Christmas closure


• Workplace pension at 3% on qualifying earnings


• Generous discretionary bonus scheme


• Permanent, full-time position with immediate start available


• Competitive salary: £55,000 £70,000 depending on experience and client following


• Bonus scheme and long-term progression as the team grows

If you re an experienced conveyancer ready to take control of your next career chapter without inheriting chaos or compromise this is your chance.