Utilities Department- Residential Conveyancer

Realm Recruit; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Manchester seeks a detail-oriented property lawyer to specialize in utilities and gain invaluable mentorship. This role offers a structured, sustainable workload with opportunities for leadership, working in a modern collaborative environment. Ideal candidates are qualified and driven to develop their careers with solid drafting and conveyancing skills.

Benefits

Structured pay reviews

Corporate gym membership

Mentoring and leadership coaching

Collaborative workspace

Qualifications

• Ideally 2+ years’ experience in property law.
• Keen to learn, grow and lead a team.
• Specialization in easement/utility work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join a well-established real estate team focusing on utility-based property work.
• Receive technical mentorship and support as you manage a specialist caseload.
• Grow into a leadership role within a high-performing utilities team.

Skills

Strong drafting knowledge

Conveyancing knowledge

Detail-oriented

Calm and logical approach

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Legal Executive

Job description

• Niche, specialist conveyancing role with strong mentorship and long-term succession plan
• Opportunity to grow into leadership within a high-performing utilities team
• Work in a newly fitted, collaborative HQ with a values-led, growing firm

Are you a detail-oriented property lawyer looking to move into a niche, strategic area of law? Join a well-established real estate team where you’ll receive technical mentorship, step into a steady, specialist caseload, and have the opportunity to become a future team leader.

This is your chance to move away from high-volume conveyancing into something more structured and sustainable, while gaining invaluable knowledge from one of the market’s leading experts in utility-based property work.

Who we’re looking for

• Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Legal Executive
• Ideally 2+ years’ experience in residential or commercial property (easement/utility work desirable but not essential)
• Strong drafting and conveyancing knowledge
• Calm, logical, and methodical – someone who values quality and precision
• Keen to learn, grow and eventually lead a team

Salary & Benefits

• £40,000–£55,000 (DOE)
• Structured pay reviews and clear progression pathway
• Strong succession plan with future leadership potential
• Altrincham HQ with modern facilities and collaborative workspace
• Corporate gym membership & team padel opportunities
• Access to mentoring and leadership coaching
• Primarily office-based (some hybrid flexibility over time)

Contact Harry Nicholls

If you're a property lawyer ready to specialise and take ownership of your development in a high-support, high-opportunity environment, speak toHarry Nichollson03300 245 606or [e-mail] a confidential chat.