Job description
The Firm
A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Conveyancer to join its Residential Property team in Coventry. This client-facing opportunity offers the chance to work with a loyal local client base in a supportive and close-knit environment, while handling a varied caseload and contributing to the continued success of the department.
The Role
The successful candidate will manage a full residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to completion. The position is suited to a qualified Licensed Conveyancer, Solicitor, or Legal Executive with a minimum of five years' post-qualification experience in residential conveyancing and the ability to work independently while delivering exceptional client service.
Responsibilities
• Managing a varied residential conveyancing caseload, including:
• Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases.
• Remortgages and transfers of equity.
• Lease extensions.
• New build and shared ownership transactions (desirable).
• Meeting with clients and providing a consistently high standard of client care throughout the transaction.
• Liaising with estate agents, lenders, solicitors, and other third parties to ensure matters progress efficiently.
• Ensuring compliance with firm policies, SRA regulations, and CQS requirements.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date files using the firm's case management system.
Requirements
• Qualified Licensed Conveyancer (CLC), Solicitor, or Legal Executive.
• Minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience in residential conveyancing.
• Strong technical knowledge across a broad range of residential property matters.
• Excellent client care and relationship management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload independently while working collaboratively within a team.
• Experience using legal case management systems.
• Commercial awareness with a practical and proactive approach to problem-solving.
Benefits
• Competitive salary.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Exposure to a broad and varied client base.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Generous annual leave entitlement, increasing with length of service, including additional leave over the Christmas and New Year period.
• Birthday leave.
• Pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking.