Residential Conveyancing Solicitor

We are seeking an experienced and client-focused Residential Conveyancing Solicitor to join our established Residential Property team. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion, delivering high-quality legal advice and exceptional client service throughout the transaction process.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to join a progressive and supportive firm, working within a highly regarded property team and contributing to the continued growth and success of the practice.

This role will operate across our Durham, Newcastle & Tynemouth offices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Case Management

• Manage a full caseload of residential property transactions from instruction through to post-completion.
• Handle a broad range of matters including:
• Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Re-mortgages
• Transfers of equity
• New build purchases
• Shared ownership transactions
• Help to Buy matters
• Right to Buy transactions
• Review and report on title documentation, searches, contracts and mortgage offers.
• Draft, negotiate and approve contracts and related legal documentation.
• Conduct exchanges of contracts and completions.
• Ensure all transactions are progressed efficiently and within agreed timescales.
• Maintain accurate and compliant file management throughout each matter.

Client Care

• Deliver clear, practical and commercially focused legal advice.
• Provide a consistently high standard of client service.
• Maintain regular communication with clients and key stakeholders.
• Manage client expectations effectively throughout the transaction process.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to encourage repeat business and referrals.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and professional obligations, including:
• Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) requirements
• Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations
• GDPR and data protection requirements
• Internal policies and procedures
• Undertake client due diligence and identity verification procedures.
• Identify and manage legal and regulatory risks.
• Ensure undertakings are appropriately managed and fulfilled.Maintain accurate file records and audit standards.

Business Development

• Actively contribute to the growth of the Residential Property Department.
• Develop and maintain relationships with estate agents, mortgage brokers, financial advisers and other referrers.
• Participate in networking and marketing initiatives.
• Promote the firm's services and reputation within the local market and wider business community.

Team Contribution

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the firm to encourage cross-referrals and exemplar client service.
• Support the development of junior fee earners, trainees and support staff where required.
• Share knowledge and best practice within the team.
• Contribute positively to departmental and firm-wide objectives.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Qualified Solicitor of England and Wales with a current practising certificate with at least 3 years post-qualifying experience and no SRA sanctions.
• Demonstrable experience in Residential Conveyancing.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong technical knowledge of residential property law and conveyancing procedures.
• Excellent client care and relationship management skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commercially aware with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Experience supervising junior team members.
• Existing referrer and professional contact network.
• Experience working with case management systems.
• Experience within a CQS-accredited practice.
• Membership of relevant professional associations.

Personal Attributes

• Professional and approachable manner.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
• High ethical and professional standards.
• Positive, flexible and team-oriented approach.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong sense of responsibility and accountability.
• Electric Car Scheme
• Career development and learning opportunities
• Competitive annual leave package with an extra day for your birthday
• Office closure during the Christmas break
• Occasional staff rewards/gifts
• Staff social events