Residential Conveyancer

We are seeking an experienced and detail oriented residential conveyancer to join our client's busy, client-focused property team. The successful candidate will manage residential property transactions from initial instruction to completion, delivering high standards of client care, maintaining compliant and audit-ready files, and supporting fee earners with efficient case management. This role offers professional development, exposure to a varied caseload and opportunities to contribute to process improvements. Hybrid working arrangements may be available depending on team requirements.

Key responsibilities:

• Handle a caseload of residential property matters including sales, purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity; manage each matter from instruction through to completion in line with firm procedures and client expectations. Experience in new build and unregistered would also be desirable.

• Provide clear, professional and timely communications to clients, lenders, estate agents, other solicitors, surveyors and third parties; update clients regularly and manage expectations throughout the transaction.

• Prepare and check legal documentation including contracts, transfer deeds, post-completion documentation and settlement statements; ensure accuracy, consistent presentation and timely execution.

• Carry out detailed file management and case progression tasks: open and close matters, maintain electronic and paper files, record accurate file notes and ensure documents are saved to the correct locations in the case management system.

• Undertake client identity checks and carry out anti-money laundering (AML) and source of funds checks in accordance with firm policy and regulatory requirements; escalate any issues promptly.

• Liaise with lenders and handle mortgage pack requirements, obtain mortgage offers and ensure conditions are met; manage financial reconciliations including client and office account transactions in line with the SRA rules.

• Coordinate exchange and completion processes, prepare completion monies statements, requisitions on title and ensure timely execution of searches, enquiries and requisitions.

• Support billing activities by recording time and disbursements accurately, assisting with fee notes and providing information required for billing and trust accounting processes.

• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline conveyancing workflows, update precedents and support technology rollouts and process changes.

• Provide mentorship and support to more junior members of the team, assist with training and share knowledge of best practice and compliance obligations.

Key skills and experience required:

• Proven experience in residential conveyancing within a law firm, conveyancing practice or regulated environment; ability to manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision.

• Strong knowledge of the conveyancing process, mortgage transactions, searches, land registration and post-completion formalities.

• Confident and professional communicator with excellent client care skills and the ability to liaise effectively with clients, lenders, estate agents and other external contacts.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail when preparing and reviewing legal documents and financial information.

• Good understanding of AML requirements and practice procedures relating to client identity checks, source of funds and trust accounting compliance.

• Proficient IT skills, including experience with Microsoft Office applications, case management and document management systems; willingness to learn new software.

• Ability to prioritise competing tasks, work to deadlines and remain calm under pressure; strong organisational and time management skills.

• Professional, discreet and reliable with a solutions-focused approach and a collaborative attitude to supporting the wider team.