Residential Conveyancing Solicitor

The Role An established and supportive law firm is seeking a Residential Conveyancing Solicitor with around 3 years’ PQE to join its busy property team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident conveyancer to manage a steady caseload with full administrative and post-completion support.

Key Responsibilities

- Managing a caseload of approximately 25 residential conveyancing files per month

- Handling freehold and leasehold sale and purchase transactions from instruction through to completion

- Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, and other third parties

- Drafting and reviewing contracts, title documents, and reports

- Ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining high service standards

- Providing clear updates and advice throughout the transaction lifecycle

Support Structure You will benefit from a fully supported team environment, including:

- New business team to open and allocate files

- Administrative assistant

- Post-completions department handling registrations and SDLT

- Paralegal assistance with day-to-day file progression

This structure ensures fee earners are able to focus on client service and technical work rather than admin.

Requirements

- Approximately 3 years PQE in residential conveyancing

- Proven ability to manage a full conveyancing caseload

- Strong communication skills and client-focused approach

- Ability to work efficiently and independently within a team-focused department

Benefits

- Competitive salary £30,000 – £40,000 depending on experience

- Onsite parking

- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + Christmas office closure

- Full secretarial and post-completions support

- Friendly, collaborative working culture

If you are interested in the above Residential Conveyancing Solicitor role, please call Sam Oliver on 0121 368 1833 or forward your most recent CV to s.oliver@clayton-legal.co.uk.

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