Eventus Legal are seeking a Residential Conveyancer, Conveyancing Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) or Licensed Conveyancer to join a well-established and expanding rural law firm. This permanent Residential Conveyancer job offers the opportunity to manage your own varied residential property caseload with autonomy, excellent administrative support and genuine work/life balance. The position is available on a full-time basis, although part-time hours will be considered for the right Residential Conveyancer. Based in either Settle, North Yorkshire or Grassington, North Yorkshire, the successful Residential Conveyancer will benefit from a salary of £40,000 to £55,000 depending on experience, limited hybrid working and remote working flexibility, 36 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, an extended Christmas shutdown, workplace pension and a supportive, collaborative working environment. Working hours are 8:45am – 5:00pm with a 45-minute lunch break.
Role Responsibilities
This is an excellent opportunity for a Residential Conveyancer to join a respected rural practice with a loyal client base and strong reputation across North Yorkshire, Cumbria and County Durham. The successful Residential Conveyancer will handle a broad range of residential property matters whilst maintaining the high levels of client care for which the firm is known.
- Managing a varied residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to completion with minimal supervision
- Handling freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, transfers of equity, remortgages and other residential property transactions
- Providing clear, practical and commercially focused advice to clients throughout the conveyancing process
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, estate agents, lenders and other professional contacts
- Ensuring matters are progressed efficiently whilst maintaining excellent levels of client service
- Contributing to the continued growth and development of the residential property department
- Supporting the firm's reputation for approachable, personal and professional legal advice
- For those with relevant experience, there may be the opportunity to undertake a mixed caseload incorporating Private Client matters including Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Estate Administration
Person Specification
Applications are sought from qualified Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives (CILEX) and Licensed Conveyancers with residential conveyancing experience. Ideally, you will have a minimum of 2 years' PQE (or equivalent experience) and be confident managing your own caseload independently.
- Qualification as a Solicitor, Legal Executive (CILEX) or Licensed Conveyancer
- A minimum of approximately 2 years' post-qualification experience, although those with relevant equivalent experience are encouraged to apply
- Proven ability to manage a residential conveyancing caseload without supervision
- Strong technical knowledge of residential property law and conveyancing procedures
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills
- A proactive and organised approach to managing files and deadlines
- A commitment to delivering exceptional client service
- An interest in developing long-term client and professional relationships within a close-knit community environment
- Previous Private Client experience would be welcomed, although this is not essential
Benefits and Rewards
The successful Residential Conveyancer will be joining a supportive and respected rural law firm which genuinely values its employees and encourages a healthy work/life balance.
- Salary of £40,000 - £55,000 depending on experience
- Full-time permanent job with part-time applications considered
- Hybrid working and remote working flexibility
- 36 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Additional Christmas closure provided by the firm
- Workplace pension with Aviva
- Friendly and supportive working culture
- Open-door management approach
- Excellent quality of work
- Long-term career development opportunities
- Superb work/life balance
About the Company
Our client is a highly respected and expanding full-service rural law firm with offices across North Yorkshire, Cumbria and County Durham. The firm has established an excellent reputation for delivering outstanding personal service and building long-standing relationships with clients across generations. The practice provides a broad range of legal services including private client, family law, residential and commercial property, agricultural law and commercial matters.
The organisation prides itself on maintaining a welcoming, collaborative culture where colleagues are approachable, supportive and encouraged to develop their careers. This Residential Conveyancer job offers the opportunity to work from either Settle, North Yorkshire or Grassington, North Yorkshire, providing an exceptional quality of life within some of the most picturesque surroundings in the region.
Next Steps
Apply now to be considered for this career enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Residential Conveyancer job, please send your CV to Amy Watson at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at [email protected] or phone 01325 624084.
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