Senior Solicitor - Residential Property

BCL Legal; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional law firm in Manchester seeks a Senior Conveyancing Solicitor to lead high-quality residential conveyancing cases. The role involves managing a team, delivering top-notch client service, and contributing to business growth. Candidates should have over 5 years' PQE, strong expertise in the field, and the ability to work autonomously. This position offers competitive salary, hybrid working options, and significant career development opportunities in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Ongoing training and development

Clear progression opportunities

Supportive working culture

Qualifications

• Senior Conveyancing Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer with substantial experience.
• Ability to deliver pragmatic advice to clients.
• Capacity to manage a residential conveyancing caseload autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-quality residential conveyancing caseload.
• Supervise and mentor junior colleagues when necessary.
• Contribute to team growth and process improvements.

Skills

Strong technical expertise in residential conveyancing

Excellent client care skills

Communication and relationship-building skills

Attention to detail

Supervisory or mentoring experience

Education

5+ years' PQE or equivalent experience

Job description

Senior Conveyancing Solicitor - Manchester City Centre

An excellent opportunity for a Senior Conveyancing Solicitor to join an award-winning, well-established regional law firm as part of its continued growth in Manchester.

The Firm & the Role

A leading regional firm with a strong presence across the North West and an excellent reputation for quality work and culture.

Working closely with a Legal 500 recommended Partner, you will play a key role in the development of the residential property offering in Manchester.

Managing a high-quality residential conveyancing caseload, including complex and high-value matters.

Acting as a senior member of the team, with responsibility for supervising and mentoring junior colleagues where required.

Opportunity to contribute to process improvement, team growth and client development initiatives.

The Candidate

Senior Conveyancing Solicitor / Legal Executive / Licensed Conveyancer with 5+ years' PQE (or equivalent experience).

Strong technical expertise across all aspects of residential conveyancing.

Able to deliver commercial, pragmatic advice to clients.

Excellent client care, communication and relationship-building skills.

Comfortable running a caseload autonomously with excellent attention to detail.

Prior supervisory or mentoring experience would be advantageous.

The Benefits

Highly competitive salary, dependent on experience.

Senior-level autonomy and genuine influence within the.

Comprehensive benefits package.

Ongoing training, development and clear progression opportunities.

Genuine flexibility and a supportive, modern working culture.

Hybrid working arrangements.

Friendly, collaborative and high-performing team environment.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.