Residential Conveyancer

Residential Conveyancer / Property Lawyer

We are working with an established law firm looking to recruit a Residential Property Conveyancer to join their Highcliffe office. This is a hands-on role managing a full caseload and playing a key role within a supportive property team.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to £55K depending on experience
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for career progression, including a route to Partnership for the right candidate
• Comprehensive benefits package, including pension
• Hybrid working model (4 days in the office, 1 from home)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an extra day for your birthday
• Office shut down at Christmas
• On-site parking
• Profit-related bonus scheme

Duties:

• Manage a varied caseload of residential property transactions, including:
• Sales and purchases (freehold and leasehold, registered and unregistered)
• Plot sales
• Transfers of equity
• New builds
• Remortgages and property finance
• Easements
• Some experience with option agreements and conditional contracts
• Handle the conveyancing process from instruction to completion
• Draft and review contracts, leases, and other legal documents
• Provide expert legal advice and guidance to clients throughout the process
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Support the firm's business development initiatives
• Work collaboratively within the property team
• Maintain compliance with regulatory and professional standards
• Stay up-to-date with property law and conveyancing procedures

Experience & Skills:

• Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer with ideally 3-4+ years PQE (flexible for the right candidate)
• Proven experience in residential conveyancing transactions
• Strong technical knowledge of freehold and leasehold property
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work independently
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and client care skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Commercial approach with a desire to develop client relationships

This is a full-time, office-based role with flexible hybrid working considered.

Part-time applications will also be considered for the right candidate.

For a discussion in confidence about the above position or about general opportunities in the market then please get in touch with Paige Boulton at SJC Partners.