Description
Residential Conveyancer
Location: Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Residential Conveyancer to join a well-established and growing law firm in Pontefract. This role is ideal for a motivated and client-focused legal professional who enjoys managing their own caseload while working as part of a supportive and collaborative property team.
You will be responsible for handling a broad range of residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion, delivering exceptional client care and building strong relationships with clients, estate agents, lenders and other professionals.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a varied residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to post-completion.
- Handle freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, new build transactions, shared ownership, Help to Buy, Right to Buy and other residential property matters.
- Prepare and review contracts, transfer deeds, completion statements, SDLT submissions and Land Registry applications.
- Examine title documentation, raise and respond to enquiries, and provide clear advice to clients throughout the transaction.
- Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, brokers and other solicitors to ensure transactions progress efficiently.
- Maintain accurate case management records and ensure compliance with all regulatory and firm procedures.
- Deliver outstanding levels of client care through regular communication and proactive file management.
- Support business development activities and help maintain strong relationships with referrers and professional contacts.
- Assist senior colleagues on more complex matters where required.
About You
- Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, Chartered Legal Executive, or an experienced Residential Conveyancer/Fee Earner.
- Ideally 3+ years' experience managing your own residential conveyancing caseload.
- Strong technical knowledge across all aspects of residential property transactions.
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
- Confident using case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Commercially aware with a proactive and positive approach to client service.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary dependent on experience.
- Company pension scheme.
- Generous annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Genuine opportunities for career progression.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Modern case management systems and administrative support.
- A varied, high-quality caseload with an established client base.
- The opportunity to join a respected and growing property team.
Apply
If you're an experienced Residential Conveyancer looking to take the next step in your career with a respected law firm in Pontefract, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration.
