Residential Conveyancer

A long-established and highly regarded Yorkshire law firm is looking to appoint a Residential Conveyancer into its Residential Property team. With a strong regional presence and an excellent reputation for client care, the firm continues to grow through repeat business, trusted relationships, and a practical, people-first approach to legal services.

Based primarily in York, with occasional travel to additional regional offices, this Residential Conveyancer role will see you managing a varied residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to post-completion. You'll play a key role in ensuring transactions progress smoothly, compliantly, and efficiently, while delivering a high standard of service to clients throughout the process.

Are you an experienced conveyancer looking to join a supportive and collaborative environment? If so, this is an excellent opportunity for you, where quality, professionalism, and client relationships are genuinely valued.

The Package

• Up to £60,000 DOE
• Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (35 hours per week)
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays
• Established and supportive Residential Property team
• Strong pipeline of quality work and longstanding regional client base
• Genuine long-term career opportunity within a respected regional practice
• York-based role with occasional travel to other Yorkshire offices

The Residential Conveyancer Role

• Managing files from instruction through to post-completion
• Caseload of 60 per month
• Drafting and reviewing contracts, transfers, deeds, and legal documentation
• Conducting title investigations and reviewing title documentation
• Raising and responding to enquiries
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, solicitors, and third parties
• Monitoring transaction timelines and ensuring matters progress efficiently
• Maintaining accurate file records and compliance documentation
• Ensuring matters are handled in line with regulatory and AML requirements

You will be responsible for managing your own residential conveyancing caseload, covering:

• Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Re-mortgages
• Transfers of equity
• General residential property transactions

The Person

• Commercially aware conveyancer with strong technical expertise and a proactive, client-focused approach
• Proven experience independently managing residential conveyancing matters from instruction to completion
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• Open, personable and confident building relationships with clients and customers alike
• Able to manage competing deadlines effectively within a busy, fast-paced environment
• Solutions-driven with a commitment to delivering high standards of client service
• A Level 6 Diploma in Conveyancing Law & Practice (essential)
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle (preferred)