The Opportunity

A well-established legal firm is seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancer to join its busy conveyancing team in either a full-time or part-time capacity. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling a caseload of residential property transactions, including sales, purchases, transfers, and remortgages.

This role offers support from a dedicated Paralegal and Legal Secretary and requires an individual who is confident in networking, business development, and maintaining relationships with local estate agents.

Key Responsibilities

Fee-Earning Work:

• Interviewing clients, taking instructions, and maintaining detailed file notes.
• Reviewing compliance documentation and analysing source of funds evidence in line with AML regulations.
• Drafting and reviewing contract packages, raising enquiries, and submitting appropriate searches.
• Preparing title, mortgage, and search reports. Acting for mortgage lenders and managing exchanges of contracts.
• Ensuring transactions are completed efficiently and within schedule.
• Providing regular updates to clients regarding progress and costs.
• Maintaining a strong knowledge of conveyancing law and practice.
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents and agreements.
• Participating in marketing and business development activities, including networking and social media engagement.

Financial & Accounts Management: 

• Preparing bills of costs, completion statements, and managing funds transfers.
• Obtaining payments on account and requesting client cheques.
• Managing accounts-related processes, including telegraphic transfers and financial approvals.
• Ensuring compliance with firm-wide financial policies and procedures.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer.
• Have previous experience handling residential property transactions, ideally within the Bristol property market.
• Possess a Law degree or CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ).
• Be IT literate and confident in using legal case management systems.
• Demonstrate high standards of client care, with a professional and personable approach.
• Have a proactive attitude towards marketing and business development, including networking and social media.

This firm is recognised for its commitment to work-life balance, employee wellbeing, and professional development. It offers a supportive working environment with a collaborative team culture.

Apply now

This is a great opportunity to join a growing, supportive firm offering competitive benefits, career progression, and a positive working environment.

To apply, please send your CV to Olivia Reed at TSR Legal: olivia@tsrlegal.co.uk, or call 02920 388100.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.