Residential Conveyancer

Residential Conveyancer (Solicitor, CILEX or Licensed Conveyancer)

Location: Saffron Walden, Sawston & Haverhill
Position: Full-Time or Part-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive DOE

Overview

Our client, a friendly and established law firm, is seeking a Residential Conveyancer to join its busy Conveyancing Department.

The role is open to Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives, or Licensed Conveyancers with a minimum of 1 year PQE (or equivalent pre-qualification experience managing their own caseload).

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team offering quality work, career development, and genuine work-life balance. Dedicated secretarial support is provided.

Role Summary

You will manage a residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to post-completion, handling matters independently while delivering excellent client care.

Caseload Includes

Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases

New build transactions

Shared ownership

Transfers of equity

Remortgages

Help to Buy and general residential property matters

Key Responsibilities

Managing files from instruction to post-completion

Drafting contracts and reviewing title documents

Liaising with clients, agents, lenders, and solicitors

Progressing matters efficiently through exchange and completion

Ensuring compliance with SRA, AML, and firm procedures

Maintaining accurate case records and file management systems

Delivering high standards of client care

Candidate Requirements

Solicitor, CILEX, or Licensed Conveyancer qualification

Minimum 1 year PQE (or equivalent experience running own files)

Experience handling residential conveyancing matters independently

Strong understanding of the full conveyancing process

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Ability to manage a busy caseload

Proactive and team-focused approach

Working Arrangements

Full-time or part-time considered

Office hours: 9am-5pm

Hybrid/flexible working available (role dependent)

Secretarial support provided

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid and flexible working

Paid sick leave

Work-life balance focus

Free parking (subject to availability)

Wellbeing support for staff and families

Training and career progression

Christmas Eve + additional Christmas closure day (not deducted from leave)

One wellbeing day per year

Friendly and supportive environment

Regular staff social events

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a conveyancer seeking high-quality work, flexibility, and long-term progression within a supportive and growing firm