Residential Conveyancer

We are looking for a Residential Conveyancer to join the Belper office of a well-respected East Midlands practice serving clients for over 100 years.

What you’ll be doing:

• Advise clients on all aspects of residential sales and purchases, from instruction to completion, including new builds, leasehold and shared ownership matters, lease extensions, Right to Buy, SDLT, and HMLR requisitions.

• Conduct title searches, prepare legal documents, and manage post-completion processes.

• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and external contacts.

• Promote the firm’s positive image and assist with marketing, training, and business development activities.

• Effectively use case management, billing, and financial systems.

• Supervise and support junior or administrative staff, including recruitment and training where required.

• Work flexibly to complete tasks, support colleagues, and uphold confidentiality, GDPR, EDI, Health & Safety, and AML policies.

• Proven expertise in all aspects of residential conveyancing.

• Skilled in managing high-volume, fast-paced workloads and meeting tight deadlines.

• Strong record of building lasting client relationships and achieving billing targets.

• Sound technical knowledge across a varied residential property caseload.

• Excellent communication, organisational, and administrative skills.

• Self-motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively.

• Proficient in IT with solid financial awareness.

• Good understanding of AML and GDPR obligations.

• Alignment with the firm’s values and ethos.

• Satisfactory references and pre-employment checks (credit, ID, DBS, etc.).

• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure

• Option to sell annual leave

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay

• Health cashback plan (optical, dental, etc.)

• 24/7 advice line and confidential counselling

• Discounts and rewards platform

• Pension scheme with up to 5% employer contribution

• Flexible and hybrid working options

• Strong commitment to work–life balance

• Training and development opportunities

• Discounted legal services

• Free refreshments and wellbeing support

• Charity of the Year initiatives

• Annual salary review and discretionary bonus schemes

A perfect mix of autonomy and support, this role lets you grow your expertise while being part of a respected, client-focused team.