Senior Residential Conveyancer | Growth, Tech & Client Focus

LJ Recruitment Limited; Galleywood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LJ Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Conveyancer/Conveyancing Solicitor to join the Chelmsford office. The role targets solicitors, legal executives, or licensed conveyancers with 5+ years PQE in residential property.

You will manage a residential conveyancing caseload, provide client-focused advice, and drive business development, while mentoring junior staff and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' PQE with strong residential property experience.
• Excellent communication, client relationship, and organisational skills.
• Strong understanding of compliance, regulatory frameworks, and industry best practice.
• Proactive approach to business development and networking.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and embracing legal technology.
• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute positively to team success.

Responsibilities

• Managing a residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to completion.
• Providing clear, practical advice to clients on a range of residential property matters.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with local agents and professional contacts.
• Ensuring high standards of legal reporting, documentation, and client care.
• Supporting compliance with SRA, CQS, and other regulatory requirements.
• Assisting with audits and promoting best practice across the team.
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members where appropriate.
• Collaborating effectively with office-based and remote colleagues.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality and data security standards.
• Keeping management informed of progress, developments, and any issues arising.

Skills

Excellent communication

Client relationship

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Legal Executive

Licensed Conveyancer

Job description

LJ Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Conveyancer/Conveyancing Solicitor to join the Chelmsford office. The role targets solicitors, legal executives, or licensed conveyancers with 5+ years PQE in residential property.

You will manage a residential conveyancing caseload, provide client-focused advice, and drive business development, while mentoring junior staff and ensuring regulatory compliance.