Senior Residential Conveyancer

Oculus Legal Group; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension

Private medical insurance

Birthday off

Bank holidays

Sick pay

Group income protection

Enhanced maternity pay

Death-in-service benefit

Ongoing training and development

Regular team social events

Job summary

Oculus Legal Group in Cheltenham is seeking a Senior Residential Conveyancer or Solicitor with 5+ years PQE to join our residential team. You will manage your own caseload, handle sales, purchases, remortgages, and leasehold matters, delivering high-quality service.

The role offers hybrid working with one day in the office, focused on client relationships and collaboration with lenders and estate agents. A supportive environment with long-term career development and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' PQE in residential conveyancing.
• Qualified as Solicitor, CILEX or Licensed Conveyancer.
• Proven experience managing a residential conveyancing caseload independently.
• Experience mentoring junior colleagues would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload from instruction to completion.
• Handle transactions including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, shared ownership and lease extensions.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, estate agents, lenders and other professionals.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Caseload management

Client relationships

Mentoring juniors

Job description

Senior Residential Conveyancer / Solicitor (5 years PQE+)

Cheltenham | Hybrid working

Salary starting at £60k (DOE)

Are you an experienced Residential Conveyancer looking for your next step with a supportive, well-regarded regional firm?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established property team with a strong local reputation, a steady flow of quality work, and genuine long-term career prospects.

The firm is open to qualified Solicitors, CILEX professionals and Licensed Conveyancers, with the key requirement being strong residential conveyancing experience and the confidence to manage matters independently.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing your own caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion
• Handling a broad range of transactions, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, shared ownership and lease extensions
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, estate agents, lenders and other professional contacts

About you

• At least 5 years' PQE or equivalent experience in residential conveyancing
• Qualified as a Solicitor, CILEX professional or Licensed Conveyancer
• Proven experience managing a residential conveyancing caseload independently
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior colleagues would be beneficial

Why this role?

• Join an established and growing team: Become part of a well-resourced conveyancing department with a strong local presence and a consistent flow of work.
• A manageable caseload: Work is allocated according to experience and level, allowing you to focus on quality and client service.
• A supportive working environment: Collaborate with experienced property professionals in a friendly team that values knowledge-sharing and teamwork.
• Flexibility that works for you: Benefit from hybrid working, with typically just one day per week in the office.
• Make a real impact: Take ownership of your caseload, contribute to the team's continued growth and support junior colleagues where needed.
• Long-term career prospects: Join a firm committed to developing its people and providing opportunities for progression.

Benefits

• Salary £60,000+
• 25 days' annual leave + Bank holidays + Birthday off
• Additional Christmas shutdown
• Hybrid working
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Group income protection
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Death-in-service benefit
• Sick pay
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Regular team social events and a friendly office culture