Residential Conveyancer; Solicitor​/CILEx - Gloucestershire

Overview

Residential Conveyancer (Solicitor / CILEx / Licensed Conveyancer) - Gloucestershire

Location:

Gloucestershire (with flexibility across local offices)
Type of Role:
Permanent, Full-time (Part-time considered)
Salary: £40,000 to £55,000 (dependent on experience)

A well established regional law firm is seeking a Residential Conveyancer (Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer) to join its respected Residential Conveyancing team in Gloucestershire. This is an excellent opportunity to join a department known for its high quality, client focused approach rather than a high volume model.

You will manage a varied caseload of residential property matters, including:

• Sales and purchases
• Transfers of equity
• Remortgages

Your responsibilities will include:

• Interviewing clients and taking detailed instructions
• Maintaining accurate file notes and checklists
• Reviewing compliance documentation and AML source of funds evidence
• Preparing client care letters
• Drafting and reviewing contract packages
• Raising enquiries and submitting searches
• Preparing title, mortgage and search reports
• Acting for mortgage lenders
• Exchanging contracts and completing transactions
• Drafting transfer deeds and raising requisitions
• Advising clients on progress, costs and next steps
• Ensuring all documents are checked and compliant
• Providing undertakings in approved form
• Participating in marketing, networking and business development activities

You will also handle accounts related procedures, including:

• Preparing bills, completion statements and requesting approvals
• Managing payments on account
• Requesting cheques and authorised signatures
• Handling telegraphic transfers and notifications
• Managing client and office account transfers
• Referring cheque or bill amendments for approval

The firm is well known in the regional legal market for its strong reputation, supportive culture and commitment to wellbeing. It promotes open communication, work/life balance and a friendly, collaborative environment. The firm values kindness, professionalism and a people first approach, and welcomes applications from individuals who share these values.

This role is suited to a qualified:

• Solicitor
• Legal Executive (CILEx)
• Licensed Conveyancer

You should also have:

• A Law degree or CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ)
• Previous experience in residential conveyancing, ideally within the Gloucestershire or wider South West property market
• Strong IT skills and confidence using case management systems
• Excellent client care standards
• Enthusiasm for marketing and business development, including networking and social media engagement

• Full-time (Monday to Friday, 9am-5.15pm)
• Part-time applicants will be considered
• Based in Gloucestershire, with flexibility across nearby offices
• Hybrid working available post probation

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

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The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

* At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace.

Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*