Residential Conveyancer

We are seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancer to join our client's busy, client-focused property team in Preston. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of residential property matters, deliver excellent client care, ensure compliance with regulatory and firm procedures, and contribute to efficient team workflows.

This role provides exposure to a wide range of conveyancing matters including purchases, sales, remortgages, transfers of equity and leasehold work, and offers hybrid working arrangements.

Salary £40,000 - £52,000 + hybrid working

Key Responsibilities

• Manage residential property transactions from initial instruction through to completion, ensuring timely progression and clear communication with clients and third parties.
• Carry out client identity checks and ensure anti money laundering (AML) compliance, maintaining robust audit trails and accurate, audit ready case files in line with firm procedures.
• Open, maintain and update electronic case files, recording clear case notes, milestones and actions to support effective file reviews and fee earner oversight.
• Liaise professionally with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, surveyors, HM Land Registry, local authorities and other third parties to obtain documentation, chase outstanding items and manage expectations.
• Prepare and check completion statements, manage disbursement requests and client account transactions, and assist with billing and fee recovery processes in accordance with firm policies.
• Prepare and check standard documentation including client engagement letters, contract packs, transfers and Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with firm precedents.
• Respond to routine client and third party enquiries by telephone and email, escalating complex issues promptly and keeping clients informed of progress.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline processes, update precedents and support the adoption of conveyancing technology and workflow enhancements.
• Provide guidance and supervision to junior team members where required, sharing knowledge of procedures and assisting with induction and training activities.

Key Skills and Experience Required

• Previous experience as a residential conveyancer within a law firm or conveyancing practice, handling common transaction types (sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity and leasehold matters).
• Good understanding of residential property processes including HM Land Registry procedures, SDLT returns and leasehold documentation.
• Knowledge of AML and client identification requirements and demonstrable experience maintaining audit ready files and compliance documentation.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail across multiple matters.
• Confident and professional communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise effectively with clients, colleagues and external contacts.
• Proactive, reliable and solutions focused with a willingness to develop technical knowledge, embrace new systems and support team improvements.