Residential Conveyancer

Thomas Legal Group; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Bristol is seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancer/Solicitor to manage a complex caseload and supervise junior staff. The successful candidate will possess a minimum of 3 years in residential conveyancing, strong client relationship skills, and a proven ability to develop business. Benefits include hybrid working, generous leave, health care, and professional development support. This role demands excellent communication and time management skills, along with a proactive attitude.

Benefits

Hybrid working

24 days annual leave

Additional day off for birthday

Paid sabbatical

Employee recognition awards

Health Care Cash Plan

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Study Support Programme

Discounted corporate gym membership

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in residential conveyancing.
• Strong knowledge of leasehold, SDLT requirements, and handling unregistered properties.
• Proven track record of developing client relationships and winning new business.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of residential conveyancing.
• Supervise and develop junior staff.
• Build and maintain relationships with estate agents and brokers.

Skills

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Time management

Team management

Initiative

Job description

Residential Conveyancer/Solicitor – Bristol

Salary: Dependent on Experience

Location: Block Bristol, Pithay Ct, Bristol BS1 3BN

Hours: Monday – Friday 9am-5pm (35 hours per week)

The Role

Due to our continued growth and expansion, we are looking to recruit an experienced Property Lawyer/Solicitor to join our office in Bristol. We are looking for truly passionate and self-motivated individuals who can build upon and directly input to the continued success of our business.

Strong client relationship skills are essential to meet the needs and expectations of our clients and ever-growing introducer base, who expect a high level of professional service at all times.

The successful candidate will report to the Directors, managing a varied caseload of residential conveyancing work whilst supervising and developing junior members of staff.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience running a complex caseload of residential conveyancing matters.
• Strong knowledge and technical experience of:
  • Residential conveyancing across the full range of sale, purchase and remortgage matters.
  • Leasehold and lease extension work.
  • Transfers of Equity
  • New build
  • SDLT requirements, including relevant reliefs and exemptions, in residential conveyancing matters.
  • Dealing with unregistered properties.
  • The impact of restrictions and cautions lodged against a property and how these might be removed.
• Strong team management skills with the ability to develop, coach and mentor junior team members.
• Proven track record of winning new business and developing strong relationships with Estate Agents & Brokers.

Personal Aptitude & Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and to work under pressure.
• Self‑motivated.
• Ability to enthuse others.

Benefits

• Hybrid working (home and office).
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional day off for your birthday.
• Additional annual leave for long service including a one-month fully paid sabbatical.
• Monthly employee recognition awards.
• Holiday Trading Scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Health Care Cash Plan.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• EAP service and wellbeing programme.
• Study Support Programme.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Discounted corporate gym membership.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounted shopping/restaurants scheme
• Free monthly breakfasts and lunches.
• Teambuilding, sporting, and social events throughout the year, both company-wide events and in individual teams.