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Residential Conveyancer

Overview

Are you an experienced Residential Conveyancer looking to join a highly regarded regional law firm where quality of work, client care and long-term career development genuinely come first? Express Recruitment are delighted to be working with a leading and long-established regional law firm in their search for an experienced Residential Conveyancer to join their growing Sheffield office.

With an established presence across the nation our client has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice to individuals and businesses across a broad range of practice areas. The firm continues to grow while retaining a genuinely supportive and approachable culture, with a strong emphasis on quality rather than volume and providing clients with a personal service. This firm are particularly well regarded within the legal sector, with a number of its lawyers and practice areas recognised by The Legal 500. They are also committed to investing in their people, offering ongoing professional development and opportunities to build a long-term career within the business. Rather than operating in a high-volume conveyancing environment, the focus is on providing lawyers with the support they need to deliver a high standard of work and client care.

Due to continued growth within their Residential Property team in Sheffield, they are now looking for a qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or CILEX professional who can confidently manage their own residential property caseload from instruction through to completion. The successful individual will have autonomy over their files while working alongside an experienced and collaborative wider team, with support available from colleagues and Conveyancing Assistants where appropriate. This would particularly suit somebody who enjoys having ownership of their caseload but doesn't want to work within a conveyancing factory environment. You'll have the opportunity to build strong relationships with clients, estate agents, lenders and other parties, handling transactions properly and providing clear, practical advice throughout.

In return, the firm is offering a salary of £50,000–£55,000 depending on experience, alongside an excellent benefits package including 38 days' annual leave inclusive of bank holidays and birthday leave, life assurance at 3x salary and an Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, 24/7 GP access, physiotherapy, gym discounts and cashback benefits.

Skills & Experience
  • Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or CILEX professional
  • Ideally 5+ years' PQE or equivalent experience
  • Strong residential conveyancing experience with the ability to independently manage matters from instruction through to completion
  • Strong technical knowledge of residential property matters
  • Excellent client care and communication skills
  • Comfortable managing more complex transactions and challenging situations
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
  • Confident working independently while also contributing to a wider team
  • Experience using a residential conveyancing case management system would be advantageous
Roles & Responsibilities
  • Manage a varied residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to completion
  • Provide clear, practical legal advice and maintain a consistently high standard of client care
  • Liaise with clients, estate agents, lenders and other third parties to progress transactions efficiently
  • Manage your own pipeline and workload in line with agreed deadlines, service standards and targets
  • Maintain accurate client files and ensure all work meets the firm's regulatory and compliance requirements
  • Use conveyancing case management systems and relevant documentation to progress matters efficiently
  • Delegate work to and supervise a Conveyancing Assistant where appropriate
  • Confidently manage more complex transactions and challenging client situations
  • Identify and escalate potential risks or compliance concerns in line with firm procedures
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the continued success and reputation of the Residential Property team
Job Location
Sheffield
Salary
c£50,000–£55,000 Per Annum D.O.E
Job Type and Hours
permanent, Full-Time

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