Residential Conveyancer
2 days ago
York
A long-established and highly regarded Yorkshire law firm is looking to appoint a Residential Conveyancer into its Residential Property team. With a strong regional presence and an excellent reputation for client care, the firm continues to grow through repeat business, trusted relationships, and a practical, people-first approach to legal services. Based primarily in York, with occasional travel to additional regional offices, this Residential Conveyancer role will see you managing a varied residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to post-completion. You’ll play a key role in ensuring transactions progress smoothly, compliantly, and efficiently, while delivering a high standard of service to clients throughout the process. Are you an experienced conveyancer looking to join a supportive and collaborative environment? If so, this is an excellent opportunity for you, where quality, professionalism, and client relationships are genuinely valued. The Package • Up to £60,000 DOE, • Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (35hours per week), • 20 days holiday + bank holidays, • Established and supportive Residential Property team, • Strong pipeline of quality work and longstanding regional client base, • Genuine long-term career opportunity within a respected regional practice, • York-based role with occasional travel to other Yorkshire offices The Residential Conveyancer Role • Managing files from instruction through to post-completion, • Caseload of 60 per month, • Drafting and reviewing contracts, transfers, deeds, and legal documentation, • Conducting title investigations and reviewing title documentation, • Raising and responding to enquiries, • Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, solicitors, and third parties, • Monitoring transaction timelines and ensuring matters progress efficiently, • Maintaining accurate file records and compliance documentation, • Ensuring matters are handled in line with regulatory and AML requirements You will be responsible for managing your own residential conveyancing caseload, covering: • Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, • Re-mortgages, • Transfers of equity, • General residential property transactions The Person • Commercially aware conveyancer with strong technical expertise and a proactive, client-focused approach, • Proven experience independently managing residential conveyancing matters from instruction to completion, • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills with strong attention to detail, • Open, personable and confident building relationships with clients and customers alike, • Able to manage competing deadlines effectively within a busy, fast-paced environment, • Solutions-driven with a commitment to delivering high standards of client service, • A Level 6 Diploma in Conveyancing Law & Practice (essential), • Full UK driving licence and own vehicle (preferred)