Conveyancing Solicitor

Yorkshire Pie Company; Ilkley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected law firm in Ilkley is seeking a qualified Conveyancing Solicitor to join their senior team. This role involves managing a comprehensive residential property caseload, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to business development. The firm offers competitive salaries with performance bonuses, career progression, and hybrid working options. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated legal professional to enhance their career in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance-related bonuses

Flexible working options

Access to training and professional development

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing residential property matters.
• Desirable previous experience in supervising a team.
• Highly organized with knowledge of diary and case management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and progress a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters.
• Supervise, support and mentor junior lawyers and support staff.
• Provide high-quality legal advice while maintaining exceptional client service.

Skills

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer

Job description

Conveyancing Solicitor – Ilkley

A well-respected law firm is seeking an experienced Residential Property Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or an experienced Fee Earner to join its busy and successful conveyancing team in a senior capacity. The role can be based in Bradford or Ilkley and provides an excellent opportunity for a motivated legal professional to manage a full caseload, mentor junior colleagues and play an active role in the development and growth of the department and firm.

About the Role:

As a senior member of the Residential Property team, you will manage a full caseload of residential transactions while providing leadership, guidance and support to junior team members. You will also contribute to business development initiatives and support the department's financial and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and progress a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters, including freehold and leasehold sales, purchases and re-mortgages
• Supervise, support and mentor junior lawyers and support staff
• Provide high-quality legal advice and maintain exceptional standards of client service
• Achieve billing targets and ensure accurate time recording
• Take responsibility for credit control on your own matters, working closely with the accounts team
• Ensure compliance with SRA regulations, Solicitors Accounts Rules and internal procedures
• Support marketing, client development and business growth initiatives
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, colleagues and external contacts
• Participate in internal and external training and assist with delivering in-house learning where required
• Work with the Head of Department to promote team cohesion, innovation and ongoing success

What We're Looking For:

• Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or experienced fee earner with significant experience managing residential property matters
• Previous experience in supervising or leading a team is desirable
• Ability to manage, support and motivate junior colleagues
• Strong commercial awareness and business development skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
• Highly organised with knowledge of diary and case management systems
• Proactive, professional and client-focused approach to work

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary with performance-related bonuses
• Autonomy and senior-level responsibility
• Clear pathways for career progression and leadership opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working culture
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Access to internal and external training and professional development

Apply Now:

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or experienced Fee Earner to take a senior role within a well-regarded residential property team. Apply via the link or contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal in confidence for further information.