Residential Conveyancer

Role overview

A respected and long-standing legal practice in Leicester is looking to add an experienced Residential Conveyancer to its expanding property department. This position offers the chance to work in a supportive, team-oriented setting while handling residential property matters from the initial instruction stage through completion and the required post-completion steps. The firm is known for encouraging career growth and maintaining a strong focus on client care.

What you will do

• Move residential conveyancing files forward through each stage of the transaction with support from colleagues in the property team.
• Examine title papers, searches and mortgage offers, and raise enquiries on purchase files where needed.
• Draft client updates and reports, prepare completion paperwork and submit SDLT returns.
• Communicate with clients, lenders, estate agents, solicitors and other relevant parties during the progress of each matter.
• Support completion and post-completion work while keeping case records accurate and up to date.

Experience and skills needed

• Hands-on experience running an independent residential conveyancing caseload in a law firm or conveyancing setting.
• Good working knowledge of the residential conveyancing process and associated procedures.
• Strong planning and organisation skills, with the ability to handle several matters and deadlines at once.
• Confident communication skills and a client-first mindset.
• Ability to contribute effectively within a collaborative team environment.

Employment details

This is a full-time position based onsite in Leicester, Leicestershire. Working days are Monday to Friday. The salary is approximately £35,000 to £42,000 per year, depending on experience.

About the employer

The recruitment agency supporting this vacancy has been operating across the East Midlands since 1987 and works across a wide range of sectors, including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales and Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations.

Application notes

Candidates should email their CV to the address provided in the vacancy and include the job title in the subject line. Due to the high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates are likely to be contacted within three days. This role is advertised on behalf of an employment agency.