Conveyancing Solicitor

Movera; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent conveyancing firm in London seeks a Conveyancing Solicitor to manage a diverse residential property caseload. Ideal candidates will need at least 1 year of experience and strong problem-solving skills. The position offers a hybrid working model, generous benefits including 25 days of holiday, and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds. Applicants must be committed to high standards of service and compliance.

Benefits

25 days holiday + birthday off

Hybrid working

Free conveyancing legal fees

Moving home days off

Volunteering days

Retailer discounts

Refer a friend bonuses

Qualifications

• At least 1 years of experience managing a residential property caseload from inception to completion.
• Experience in New Build and Shared Ownership desirable.
• Strong problem-solving skills and an analytical approach.
• Thorough understanding of various property laws.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload, monitoring and delivering fully against personal targets.
• Independently establish priorities and manage deadlines.
• Provide clients with legal advice relevant to their cases.

Skills

Residential property caseload management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Conveyancing Solicitor to join our well-established and successful team at our Snow Hill office in central London. You’ll work alongside highly experienced solicitors who are experts in their field.

Do the best work of your career with Cavendish Legal Group. We are an established law firm that prides itself on personal and professional expertise. Our team is well respected in the industry and known for delivering exceptional customer service, reflected in our 4.8* Trustpilot rating.

As part of Movera, a group of home-moving brands, including ONP Solicitors and Conveyancing Alliance, we’re on a mission to transform the moving market for our people, partners, and clients. We specialise in several practice areas and have grown substantially over the years, becoming one of the leading providers of legal services in the property market.

The Role

This role is ideal for a qualified solicitor with experience managing a diverse caseload, including freehold, leasehold, shared ownership, and new build transactions.

You’ll manage a varied residential property caseload, dealing with all aspects of the conveyancing transaction using the industry’s leading case management system.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload, monitoring and delivering fully against personal targets
• Independently establish priorities and manage deadlines
• Proactively and efficiently manage transactions, whilst managing Client expectation
• Responsible for files from opening through to completion, ensuring that all files are maintained in good order in compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and following regulatory and statutory requirements
• Provide clients with legal advice relevant to their cases, recording the advice and representing the best interests of the client in the transaction
• Taking instructions from clients and drafting the necessary legal documents and contracts for each case
• Proactively deal with the other side solicitors, mortgage lenders, brokers, clients and local authorities
• Deal with complex enquiries, researching previous cases and relevant laws to provide accurate advice
• Recognise potential risks and resolve issues without putting the client or business at risk
• Comply at all times with the Solicitors Regulation Authorities Rules
• Ensure that all files are billed correctly with the appropriate fees and on completion, funds are sent to the correct place
• Provide supervision, support and coaching to Paralegals
• Optimise the client experience through the use of our conveyancing systems and technology
• Provide an exceptional service both to the client but also to introducers and third parties
• Develop a culture of teamwork and high performance with a strong focus on customer care.

What you’ll need

• At least 1 years of experience managing a residential property caseload from inception to completion
• Experience in New Build and Shared Ownership desirable
• Thorough understanding of various property laws
• Commercial awareness, keeping up to date with business and industry news
• Resilience with the ability to work effectively under pressure and to strict deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills and an analytical approach to finding the best legal solutions
• Attention to detail, extremely accurate in research and the drafting of documents.
• Enthusiasm for delivering a high level of customer service
• Enthusiastic team player and natural self-starter able to work independently
• Ability to be flexible and empathetic to deliver client needs

This is a full-time, permanent role, Monday to Friday.

The initial training period (first 4 weeks) will be full-time in the office, after which this is a hybrid role (2 days a week minimum in the office).

What we can offer

We aim to reward your hard work generously. You’ll be greeted in our offices with great coffee, fruit and biscuits to keep you going, alongside all the benefits listed below, plus much more.

• 25 days holiday + your birthday off!
• Hybrid working
• Free conveyancing legal fees
• Moving home days off
• Volunteering days
• Retailer discounts and frequent socials
• Refer a friend bonuses

Look forward to Monday mornings at Movera, we have the culture, technology and purpose to change the way you feel about your job.

At Movera, we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that each person brings, and we’re committed to creating a space where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive. We know that different voices lead to new ideas, innovation, and excellence, and we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds - especially those from underrepresented communities. If there’s anything we can do to support you during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

DBS and Financial Checks

We are committed to creating a safe, secure, and trustworthy workplace for everyone. As part of this commitment, all employment offers are subject to successful completion of DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks and financial background checks. These checks help us maintain the highest standards of integrity and compliance while ensuring the well‑being of our employees and clients. Rest assured, all checks will be carried out with care and in full accordance with relevant data protection laws.