Senior Residential Conveyancer

CRA Legal; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CRA Legal in Harrogate is seeking a Senior Residential Conveyancer to lead a busy residential property team. You will manage a full conveyancing caseload from instruction to completion, supervising a Conveyancing Assistant and supporting the department's growth.

The role offers £40,000 - £60,000 salary, extensive client exposure, and a clear path to Head of Department as the firm expands in North Yorkshire.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience managing a residential conveyancing caseload.
• Ability to independently handle roughly 60–100 live files.
• Strong technical knowledge across a broad range of residential property transactions.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied residential conveyancing caseload from instruction to completion.
• Supervise and mentor a Conveyancing Assistant.
• Support development of the conveyancing team.
• Build and maintain relationships with local agents, brokers and introducers.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Client communication

Time management

Staff supervision

Case management

Tools

Proclaim

Redbrick

Quill

Job description

Senior Residential Conveyancer

Location: Harrogate

Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 + Excellent Benefits

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced conveyancer looking to take the next step in their career. Joining a friendly and collaborative team, you will play a key role in the continued growth of the residential conveyancing department, supervising a dedicated Conveyancing Assistant while working closely with the leadership team as you prepare to step into the position currently held by the retiring Head of Department.

The firm has an excellent reputation across North Yorkshire, a loyal client base and ambitious growth plans, making this an ideal opportunity for someone seeking long-term career progression and the chance to genuinely influence the future direction of a successful department.

The Role

You will manage a varied residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to completion, handling matters including:

• Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Transfers of equity
• Remortgages
• Shared ownership and shared equity matters
• Staircasing transactions
• Other residential property matters

Alongside your own caseload, you will:

• Supervise and mentor a dedicated Conveyancing Assistant
• Support the ongoing development of the conveyancing team
• Build and maintain relationships with local estate agents, mortgage brokers and introducers
• Assist with the continued growth and success of the department
• Work closely with senior management as part of a structured succession plan

About You

• A minimum of five years' experience managing a residential conveyancing caseload
• The ability to independently handle approximately 60-100 live files
• Strong technical knowledge across a broad range of residential property transactions
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Experience using a case management system (such as Proclaim, Redbrick, Quill or similar)
• Excellent attention to detail
• A proactive approach and the confidence to supervise and develop junior staff
• A full UK driving licence would be advantageous

What's on Offer

• Salary between £40,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
• Genuine opportunity to progress into a Head of Department position
• One-to-one support from a dedicated Conveyancing Assistant
• Friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment
• Excellent quality work with an established client base
• Long-term career development within a growing firm
• Opportunity to play a key role in the future growth of the department