Role: Residential Conveyancer
Salary: £35,000 to £50,000
Location: Chester
We are working with a highly reputable law firm in Chester that is currently experiencing growth within their successful and dynamic Property team.
As a result, they are seeking a talented Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 2+ years of post-qualification experience to join their team in this exciting full-time role.
This opportunity offers a hybrid working model following the successful completion of probation, allowing for flexibility alongside the support of a well-established team.
Role Overview:
In this position, the successful candidate will take on a diverse and challenging caseload of residential property matters, including but not limited to buying, selling, transfers of equity, first registrations, and more. You will have the opportunity to manage a range of high-quality work, ensuring client satisfaction and providing expert advice on all aspects of residential property law.
What Were Looking For:
Our client is looking for a candidate with at least 4 years of experience in the field of property law. The ideal candidate will have:
- A strong background in residential property matters, with the ability to manage a variety of cases.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence in client interactions.
- A professional and proactive approach, with the ability to work efficiently under pressure and handle multiple priorities.
- A desire to grow and develop within the field of property law.
Why This Is a Great Opportunity:
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including 25 days of holiday, health care plan, early finish on Fridays, and flexible working options after probation.
- The firm offers a clear progression path and is dedicated to supporting your career development.
If you are a motivated solicitor or legal executive seeking to join a forward-thinking team where you can make a real impact, this is the perfect role for you.
Get in touch today to discuss this fantastic opportunity!
Send across your up to date CV to Rebecca r.davies@clayton-legal.co.uk or call 0151 2301 208 to discuss further.....Read more...
Specialist, local law firm looking for an experienced Residential Conveyancing Solicitor to join their Lytham St. Annes offices.
Our client is a highly respected legal practice who can provide their employees with a competitive salary for the area, fantastic development opportunities and flexible working options, ensuring you don’t have to compromise on your work/life balance.
Within this Residential Conveyancing Solicitor role, you will be managing a varied caseload from start to finish on matters such as freehold and leasehold transactions, sales, purchases, remortgages and transfer of equity. Other duties you may manage includes:
Drafting and reviewing all legal documents, transfer deeds, mortgage documents and contracts
Advising clients throughout the Conveyancing process
Conducting searches
Liaising with clients and third parties
Providing exceptional client care services
The successful candidate will ideally have 3 years’ experience within Residential Conveyancing, has excellent organisational and communication skills and is able to work well as part of a growing team. This role is also open to a Licensed Conveyancer or Legal Executive with the relevant experience.
If you are interested in this Residential Conveyancing Solicitor role based in Lytham, please contact Leona Taylor at Sacco Mann on 0161 831 6890 or email your CV to leona.taylor@saccomann.com
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*Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.....Read more...
Job Title: Conveyancing Fee Earner (Qualified or Unqualified)
Location: Merseyside (Full-Time, Office-Based)
Salary: Competitive DOE + Bonus Structure
Job Type: Permanent
About the Firm
Our client is a long-established, traditional law firm with offices across Merseyside, known for their friendly and supportive team culture. They are now seeking an experienced Conveyancing Fee Earner, qualified or unqualified, who can come in, take ownership of their own caseload, and hit the ground running.
About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy conveyancing department where you will manage your own caseload of residential property matters from instruction to completion. The successful candidate will be joining a friendly, collaborative team with a clear structure, where hard work and success are rewarded through a competitive bonus scheme.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a full, varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters from start to finish.
- Handle freehold and leasehold transactions, remortgages, and transfers of equity.
- Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and solicitors.
- Draft and review contracts and other legal documentation.
- Maintain accurate and compliant file management.
- Ensure high levels of client care throughout the transaction process.
- Work effectively within a supportive team environment.
Person Specification
- Experienced in running a residential conveyancing caseload (qualified solicitor, legal executive, licensed conveyancer, or experienced unqualified fee earner).
- Confident in managing files from instruction to completion.
- Strong knowledge of the conveyancing process and relevant compliance.
- Excellent client care and communication skills.
- Organised, proactive, and able to work independently.
- IT proficient, with experience in case management systems preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive salary DOE.
- Bonus structure based on performance.
- Friendly and supportive team environment.
- Clear role structure and development opportunities.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Established and respected Merseyside law firm.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced conveyancing fee earner , whether qualified or unqualified and want to join a reputable, traditional law firm with a friendly and structured team, please send your CV to r.davies@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Rebecca on 0151 2301 208 to discuss further.....Read more...
Position: Head of Department Residential Property
Location: Liverpool
Salary: DOE
Hybrid working available
Overview:
Our client, a highly regarded and forward-thinking legal services provider, is seeking an experienced and inspiring legal leader to join their Residential Property division. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic legal professional to play a key leadership role in a fast-evolving, client-centric business. Youll be at the forefront of driving service excellence, team development, and operational performance.
The Role:
As Head of Legal Services, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional legal services tailored to client needs, ensuring full compliance with both internal policies and external regulatory requirements. Representing the firm as a true ambassador, you will promote its services with professionalism and integrity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide inspirational leadership across the department, fostering a culture of empowerment, accountability, and high performance.
- Develop and maintain open, effective communication channels within and across teams, building a cohesive, collaborative working environment.
- Lead your team through ongoing change as the property market and business processes evolve, ensuring clarity, engagement, and alignment with company goals.
- Champion a strong client-first culture, balancing legal excellence with a focus on the customer experience.
- Drive continuous improvement by turning complaints into opportunities for learning and service enhancement, working closely with the Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP).
- Leverage internal technical expertise and reporting tools to support operational decision-making and ensure the team is resourced effectively and efficiently.
- Collaborate with the Finance team to maintain accurate 12-month forecasts and align staffing levels with business needs.
- Build strong internal and external relationships to enhance service delivery and grow the client base.
Candidate Profile:
- Qualified Solicitor, CILEX, or Licensed Conveyancer
- Minimum of 4 years PQE
- Proven leadership and management experience within a legal environment
- Strong people management, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Commercially aware with a strategic mindset and ability to network effectively
- Committed to delivering excellent client service and driving team development
Whats on Offer:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Employee referral bonus scheme
- Health cash plan fully covered
- Company pension scheme
- Death in service benefit
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Hybrid/flexible working options with full home office setup provided
- Unlimited access to professional development via the in-house training academy
If this role sounds of interest call Rebecca on 0151 2301 208 or send across your up to date CV to r.davies@clayton-legal.co.uk....Read more...
A highly successful and growing firm are looking to recruit a number of experienced Conveyancers. They are making impressive growth in the market having continued to recruit during the downturn of 2023, with further expansion planned for 2024 and beyond.
They are looking for experienced Conveyancers who want to put the customer at the forefront of their premium service.
This firm is offering either complete home working or hybrid working model in their Cardiff city centre location, with salary ranging from £30k-£50k DOE + bonus, 25 days holiday that can increase with service as well as a host of other benefits such as BUPA private medical and paid sick leave.
This role is handling a caseload capped at 75 files (more files can be requested if desired by fee earner) through to completion with experience in Freehold and Leasehold Sales & Purchase essential however some support and training will be on offer.
This firm pride themselves on quality of work and are looking for Conveyancers who share their vison of providing quality conveyancing of work for customers and clients, rather than volume of work.
Due to remote working availability, they are happy to consider candidates across all locations and will provide access to the latest technology available to ensure the role is a success.
To apply for this Residential Conveyancer role please forward your CV to a.dellarmi@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Adam Dell'Armi on 01133 979929.
Clayton Legal recruits for law firms and In House departments across the UK. Based in the North West, our pedigree and service levels give those looking to move in the legal market and law firms looking to recruit a refreshingly different recruitment experience. You will work with experienced professionals, dedicated to your success. Take a look at our web site www.clayton-legal.co.uk for our latest blogs and legal news and to keep up to date with current vacancies.....Read more...
Are You a Conveyancer Looking for an Exciting New Opportunity? Join a fast-growing Conveyancing Department at one of the leading providers of legal services in the residential property and remortgage markets!
The Role: Following private equity investment, our client is expanding their Conveyancing Team in Stockport to meet the demands of their flourishing business. You will act for buyers in property purchases and related sales, managing files from instruction to completion. (Hybrid working available after the initial training period)
Key Responsibilities:
- Process sale/purchase transactions from instruction through to completion, liaising with mortgage brokers, estate agents, solicitors, and clients.
- Manage a diverse caseload, including freehold, leasehold, new build, and shared ownership transactions.
- Build strong relationships with clients and third parties, providing regular updates.
- Deliver exceptional service to clients, introducers, and third parties.
- Identify and resolve potential risks to protect clients and the business.
- Maintain files in compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare and issue contract papers for related sales.
- Analyse search results.
- Liaise with Help to Buy and mortgage lenders to draw down client funds.
- Prepare completion statements and invoices.
- Handle exchange of contracts and legal completion.
The Person:
- Around 2+ years' experience in file handling.
- Enthusiastic team-player and self-starter, able to work on own initiative.
- Ability to deliver high-quality customer service.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent verbal and numerical skills.
In Return, You Can Expect:
- Salary Range: £25,000 to £53,000 dependent on experience.
- Bonus Scheme: Monthly exchange bonus, quarterly quality bonus, and annual billings bonus, with an estimated additional £5k - £6k annually once you have an established caseload.
- Holidays: 25 days (including 2 for religious/cultural leave) + bank holidays + your birthday off.
- Hybrid Working: Minimum 2 days in the office after an initial 8-week training period.
To apply for this Property Lawyer role, please forward your CV to t.carlisle@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Tracy Carlisle on 0161 9147 357 for a chat about the role.
Clayton Legal recruits for law firms and in-house departments across the UK. Based in the North West, our pedigree and service levels offer a refreshingly different recruitment experience. Work with experienced professionals dedicated to your success. Visit www.clayton-legal.co.uk for our latest blogs, legal news, and current vacancies.....Read more...
