8 Conveyancer jobs

We are a long established high street practice based in North Oxfordshire and we are looking for an ambitious and experienced residential and commercial property fee earner to join the team.  You will be 4yrs PQE or over and be looking to progress to a senior position in the next 3-5 years You will be working on a caseload of residential and commercial property, managing your own caseload of sale and purchase matters, including leasehold, buy to let, new builds and shared ownership.  A key feature of the role will be actively developing new and existing relationships. The ideal candidate will also have full experience of commercial property and small business transactions along with purchase/sale transactions and leases and be comfortable running a busy caseload from inception to completion. This is a fantastic opportunity to build on your property experience.  Salary for this mixed property fee earner role is dependent on previous experience, but competitive rates are on offer for the right candidate.

Hours of Work: 09.00 – 17.15 hrs – Monday to Friday (36.25 hours per week) We now have a vacancy for an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal to join our busy Specialist New Build Estates Department. The vacancy is at our Newark office.  A good understanding of the conveyancing process is essential but training in Plot Sales will be provided. You will be a confident, proactive and structured individual with experience in a broad range of matters including:- Handling a caseload Producing standard contract documentation Dealing with enquiries. Exchange, completion and post-completion work (including Stamp Duty Land Tax, Companies House and Land Registry registrations) File closures Key Duties and Responsibilities:   Providing outstanding levels of service to developer clients. Liaising with and supporting other members of the team. Meeting financial targets and agreed objectives. Working accurately, reliably and in accordance with the Specialist New Build Estates Department’s procedures, quality and risk management procedures. Communicating with clients at all levels from the Group Sales Director to site sales staff. Maintaining and enhancing relationships with existing developer clients. Promoting the firm and developing new business. Adept at being able to work under pressure. Perform fee earning work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the firms’ quality and risk procedures. Chattertons recognises that it is essential to provide equal opportunities to all persons without discrimination. The Company has an Equal Opportunities Policy and this sets out the Company’s position on equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. This is available upon request. 

We are delighted to announce we have a vacancy for an experienced Conveyancer, Licensed Conveyancer or Conveyancing Legal Executive or Solicitor to provide cover at all offices to the Residential Conveyancing Team for holiday and sickness cover. The role will involve undertaking routine residential and other conveyancing work and providing covering for existing fee earners in the team when on holiday. You will be a confident, proactive and structured individual who will be experienced in a broad range of matters to include, but not limited to, the following:- Picking up a caseload of residential conveyancing and to provide backup for builders conveyancing work when necessary; Proven ability to generate work and convert quotations; Undertaking necessary searches; Client, Estate Agent and Builder liaison; Production of standard contract documentation; Dealing with enquiries; Dealing with exchange, completion and post completion related correspondence and formalities. (to include Stamp Duty Land Tax, Companies House and Land Registry Registrations) File Closures; Cover may be required for some Commercial Property Transactions on an ad-hoc basis also. In addition, you will work with the Department’s Marketing Policy to promote and enhance the good reputation and business of the company. Key Duties and Responsibilities: To provide an ongoing service to existing clients and generate new work where possible. Develop and enhance the Conveyancing Department, maximising cross referrals across all offices and areas of the business. To produce fee income in line with targets and agreed objectives. To keep informed of all changes in the Law and Practice in own area of work. Maintain and enhance up to date legal skills. Financial control with particular regard to cash flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures. Maintaining accurate daily records of time spent on client and internal work. Perform fee earning work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the Company’s quality and risk procedures. Chattertons recognises that it is essential to provide equal opportunities to all persons without discrimination. The Company has an Equal Opportunities Policy and this sets out the Company’s position on equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. This is available upon request. 

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB : To manage and run efficiently all types of transactional files including those of a complex nature from initial instruction through to completion.   KEY RESULT AREAS   To demonstrate excellent knowledge of the Firm’s Conveyancing case management system and all other systems and to be able to prepare all forms and letters on the system accordingly. Is accountable for the due diligence, all dealings with other lawyers and other legal aspects on all complex and non complex residential property transactions up to and including exchange and completion of contracts. Assesses any issues and/or risks on every transaction owned by them or problem escalated to them, and utilising skills and experience, delivers pragmatic decision making and legal advice to the client and business partners.   Is responsible for the quality of legal advice given on every residential property transaction allocated to them, including those of a complex nature.   Is responsible for the legal advice or coaching on problems escalated to them from all members of the team.   Communicates and ensures implementation of the Firm’s policies and procedures, plans and principles. PERSON SPECIFICATION   Qualifications   Essential:   Qualified Solicitor/Licensed Conveyancer                                                                                                                                    Experience  E ssential: - Experience of managing a high volume residential Conveyancing case load Experience of using a case management system Experience of dealing with Corporate Estate Agents and referrers Experience in all types of residential Conveyancing including leasehold and shared ownership     Knowledge and Skills   Essential: -  Good standard of computer literacy and keyboard skills Exceptional residential Conveyancing technical knowledge and skills Broad technical knowledge of all issues, processes and developments in residential Conveyancing Organisational/time management skills Ability to work to deadlines and targets in a high pressure environment Excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain positive relationships Up to date knowledge of relevant regulations and the ability to advise on those   Personality / Other Qualities   Essential: -   Discretion and ability to work in a confidential environment Pleasant, approachable, patient and polite Ability to work amidst frequent interruptions whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail Flexibility     Ensures that all activities and tasks required to be performed are undertaken promptly and proactively, prioritising where appropriate and supports others to do likewise.   Provides day-to-day coaching and mentoring for all other team members.   Assesses own development opportunities and creates development plans to improve performance.   Works to build solid relationships with team members to enable the transaction to be dealt with proactively and in unison with them.    

At Brethertons, we recently completed a major transformation programme creating a streamlined organisation where you will find “lawyers doing law" and “support providing support". There are a variety of legal and operational roles available within this collaborative and cohesive culture. When you join Brethertons, you will be competitively rewarded, with a strong base salary and an innovative bonus scheme.  We aim to foster an environment of choice with clear career development paths, a focus on learning and development and a highly supportive structure.  We are looking to recruit a Qualified Lawyer (Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licenced Conveyancer) within our Residential Conveyancing team in our Rugby office. About the Role As a Qualified Lawyer you will provide advice within the Conveyancing sector, based on policy and legislation. You will undertake specialist or technical research and analysis, conduct investigations, and demonstrate effective delegation of procedural, clerical, and administrative tasks to Legal Assistants as appropriate.     About you In order to be successful you must be qualified in the area of practice (either as a Solicitor, Legal Executive or as a Licenced Conveyancer).  You must have a robust knowledge of the legal services industry along with experience of case management and managing a portfolio. You will be accountable for organising your own workload and make independent decisions relating to the area of your responsibility. You will manage higher fee earning targets to contribute to the fee earning potential for your practise area you must be able to communicate effectively on every level; you are on the front line of customer communications and must set the example to other staff in the delivery of exceptional customer service.  To be successful in this role you must be able to work independently and be self motivated, but also work well in a team in order for practice area goals to be met.  You must be able to build strong working relationships both internally and externally. What’s in return? At Brethertons, we have a comprehensive reward package which includes a competitive market rate salary, pension, individual and firm wide bonus, 26 days holiday and a wellbeing day. We hold Gold Investors in People and work hard to recognise and reward the work of those within our teams. What’s next? We are excited about where Brethertons is going and would love you to join us on our journey.  If this role is of interest, please contact David Langstone at davidlangstone@brethertons.co.uk for more information on the role or application process, or submit your CV directly to us via our website.    

At Brethertons, we recently completed a major transformation programme creating a streamlined organisation where you will find “lawyers doing law" and “support providing support". There are a variety of legal and operational roles available within this collaborative and cohesive culture. When you join Brethertons, you will be competitively rewarded, with a strong base salary and an innovative bonus scheme.  We aim to foster an environment of choice with clear career development paths, a focus on learning and development and a highly supportive structure.  We are looking to recruit a Qualified Lawyer (Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licenced Conveyancer) within our Residential Conveyancing team in our Bicester office. About the Role As a Qualified Lawyer you will provide advice within the Conveyancing sector, based on policy and legislation. You will undertake specialist or technical research and analysis, conduct investigations, and demonstrate effective delegation of procedural, clerical, and administrative tasks to Legal Assistants as appropriate.     About you In order to be successful you must be qualified in the area of practice (either as a solicitor, Legal Executive or as a Licenced Conveyancer).  You must have a robust knowledge of the legal services industry along with experience of case management and managing a portfolio. You will be accountable for organising your own workload and make independent decisions relating to the area of your responsibility. You will manage higher fee earning targets to contribute to the fee earning potential for your practice area you must be able to communicate effectively on every level; you are on the front line of customer communications and must set the example to other staff in the delivery of exceptional customer service.  To be successful in this role you must be able to work independently and be self motivated, but also work well in a team in order for practice area goals to be met.  You must be able to build strong working relationships both internally and externally. What’s next? We are excited about where Brethertons is going and would love you to join us on our journey.  If this role is of interest, please contact David Langstone ( davidlangstone@brethertons.co.uk ) for more information on the role or application process, or submit your CV directly to us via our website. It is essential that you include a cover letter that details why your skills are suitable for this role .    Regrettably we are unable to accept unsolicited CVs from agencies for this vacancy.

At Brethertons, we recently completed a major transformation programme creating a streamlined organisation where you will find “lawyers doing law" and “support providing support". There are a variety of legal and operational roles available within this collaborative and cohesive culture. When you join Brethertons, you will be competitively rewarded, with a strong base salary and an innovative bonus scheme.  We aim to foster an environment of choice with clear career development paths, a focus on learning and development and a highly supportive structure.  We are looking to recruit a Qualified Lawyer (Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licenced Conveyancer) within our Residential Conveyancing team in our Banbury office. About the Role As a Qualified Lawyer you will provide advice within the Conveyancing sector, based on policy and legislation. You will undertake specialist or technical research and analysis, conduct investigations, and demonstrate effective delegation of procedural, clerical, and administrative tasks to Legal Assistants or Legal Secretaries as appropriate.     About you In order to be successful you must be qualified in the area of practice (either as a solicitor, Legal Executive or as a Licenced Conveyancer).  You must have a robust knowledge of the legal services industry along with experience of case management and managing a portfolio. You will be accountable for organising your own workload and make independent decisions relating to the area of your responsibility. You will manage higher fee earning targets to contribute to the fee earning potential for your practice area you must be able to communicate effectively on every level; you are on the front line of customer communications and must set the example to other staff in the delivery of exceptional customer service.  To be successful in this role you must be able to work independently and be self motivated, but also work well in a team in order for practice area goals to be met.  You must be able to build strong working relationships both internally and externally. What’s in return? At Brethertons, we have a comprehensive reward package which includes a competitive market rate salary, pension, individual and firm wide bonus, 26 days holiday and a wellbeing day. We hold Gold Investors in People and work hard to recognise and reward the work of those within our teams. What’s next? We are excited about where Brethertons is going and would love you to join us on our journey.  If this role is of interest, please contact David Langstone ( davidlangstone@brethertons.co.uk ) for more information on the role or application process, or submit your CV directly to us via our website. It is essential that you include a cover letter that details why your skills are suitable for this role .    Regrettably we are unable to accept unsolicited CVs from agencies for this vacancy.

Fieldings Porter are looking for an experienced conveyancer to work in their thriving property team.  Applicants may be Solicitors, Legal Executives, Licensed Conveyancers or Paralegals, but experience of running sale and purchase files from start to finish for both residential and commercial transactions is essential, as is a high level of interpersonal skills both in person and on the telephone. Although we have the benefit of modern case management systems, the emphasis at Fieldings Porter is on quality personal service to clients at what is a stressful time for them and the preservation of a good work/life balance for our staff. Pay and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience.  More details are on our website -  https://www.fieldingsporter.co.uk/site/about/recruitment/ Full or part time will be considered.