Conveyancing Solicitor

An opportunity for a newly qualified Solicitor or Conveyancing Professional to develop their career within a progressive legal practice.

Location: Leicester or Loughborough, Leicestershire
Hours: Full-time
Job Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Office-based initially, with hybrid working available following successful completion of a three-month probation period
Salary: 35,000 - 39,000, based on experience, with a bonus scheme

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Residential Conveyancing Solicitor or qualified Conveyancing Professional to join an established legal practice with offices in Leicester and Loughborough.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone in the early stages of their legal career, ideally newly qualified, to join an experienced residential property team and develop their expertise within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Reporting to the Head of Conveyancing, based in Leicester, you`ll manage your own caseload while benefiting from the support and experience of an established team. You`ll have the opportunity to work on a varied range of residential property matters, build strong client relationships and continue developing your technical expertise.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a full caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion.
• Handling freehold and leasehold transactions.
• Managing unregistered conveyancing matters.
• Working on new-build property transactions.
• Supporting small-scale property development work.
• Providing clear, professional advice and maintaining strong client relationships throughout the conveyancing process.
• Ensuring transactions progress efficiently and within relevant deadlines.
• Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring compliance with relevant procedures.
• Working independently while collaborating with colleagues across the wider property team.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Newly qualified Solicitor status or an appropriate conveyancing qualification.
• Ideally, up to three years` post-qualification experience, although newly qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Experience or a sound understanding of the residential conveyancing process from start to finish.
• Knowledge of freehold and leasehold transactions, with exposure to unregistered properties, new builds or development work being advantageous.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.
• Strong IT skills and confidence using legal case management systems.
• Good organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage a full caseload.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive approach and a genuine desire to develop within residential property law.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Bonus scheme.
• 33 days` annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Life insurance and critical illness insurance following successful completion of the probation period.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Hybrid working available following successful completion of a three-month probation period.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

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