Senior Property Lawyer

Connells-Group-2; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Group Life Assurance

Employee wellbeing programme

Colleague benefits package

Job summary

Conveyancing Direct Property Lawyers in Manchester is seeking a Senior Property Lawyer to manage a busy residential conveyancing caseload, guiding clients through home moves with autonomy and support from a leading UK property services business.

The role offers hybrid working, uncapped bonus potential, ongoing training and a collaborative culture that values honesty, ownership, understanding, service and excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing your own residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to completion.
• Strong knowledge of residential property law, conveyancing procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and client management skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
• Law Degree, LPC, Licensed Conveyancer, Solicitor or FCILEX qualifications are advantageous, alongside experience using case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to completion.
• Draft and review contracts, transfer deeds, Land Registry applications and other legal documents.
• Conduct searches, due diligence, exchanges, completions and post-completion activities while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Act as primary point of contact for clients, estate agents, lenders and third parties.
• Maintain high-quality records and communications in line with compliance standards.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Client management

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Education

Law Degree

LPC

Licensed Conveyancer

Solicitor

FCILEX

Tools

Case management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you an experienced Property Lawyer looking for a role where you can manage your own caseload, develop your career and maximise your earning potential?

At Conveyancing Direct Property Lawyers, part of the Connells Group, we're looking for a talented Senior Property Lawyer to join our growing team in Manchester. You’ll play a key role in supporting clients through their home-moving journey while benefiting from the flexibility of hybrid working, uncapped bonus opportunities and the support of a leading UK property services business.

Everything we do is guided by our HOUSE Values:

Honesty – Building trusted relationships through clear communication and integrity.

Ownership – Taking responsibility for your caseload, making informed decisions and delivering positive outcomes.

Understanding – Recognising the unique needs of every client and colleague.

Service – Putting customers at the heart of every interaction and delivering an exceptional experience.

Excellence – Striving for the highest standards, continuously improving and sharing best practice with others.

We're looking for someone who naturally demonstrates these values in the way they work, communicate and support clients.

What You'll Be Doing

You’ll manage your own residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to completion, typically handling around 50 files, ensuring every transaction progresses efficiently and compliantly.

• Managing a varied caseload of freehold and leasehold sales and purchases from instruction through to post-completion.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, estate agents, lenders and other third parties throughout the conveyancing process.
• Drafting and reviewing contracts, transfer deeds, Land Registry applications, SDLT submissions and other legal documentation.
• Conducting searches, due diligence, exchanges, completions and post-completion activities while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Ensuring all files, records and client communications are maintained to the highest quality and compliance standards.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience managing your own residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to completion.
• Strong knowledge of residential property law, conveyancing procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and client management skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
• Law Degree, LPC, Licensed Conveyancer, Solicitor or FCILEX qualifications are advantageous, alongside experience using case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.

What's In It For You?

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Support and guidance from experienced Conveyancers and Team Managers.
• Collaborative pod-based working environment focused on knowledge sharing and success.
• Pension scheme, Group Life Assurance and colleague benefits package.
• Access to a range of wellbeing support, including our Employee Assistance Programme.

Conveyancing Direct Property Lawyers are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.