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Residential Conveyancing Solicitor

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Douglas Scott

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Location:
United Kingdom, Blackpool

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Category:
Legal

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Contract Type:
Not provided

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Salary:

50000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

A leading regional firm is seeking a proactive and experienced Residential Conveyancer to head up its busy and well-established conveyancing department. This is a fantastic opportunity for a solicitor or licensed conveyancer with 2+ years’ PQE who’s ready to step into a leadership role, manage a high-quality caseload, and guide a growing team.

Job Responsibility:

  • Managing a personal caseload of 80 – 100 residential conveyancing files, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, new builds, remortgages, and transfers of equity
  • Supervising and supporting a team of two trainees and three administrative staff, ensuring file progress and compliance across the department
  • Acting as the main point of contact for escalations, technical guidance, and complex matters
  • Delivering clear, practical legal advice to clients and ensuring transactions are managed efficiently from instruction to post-completion
  • Monitoring SLAs and department KPIs, ensuring high standards of service and case progression
  • Supporting business development initiatives and helping to grow the department’s profile and caseload
  • Working collaboratively with firm leadership to contribute to the ongoing strategic growth of the firm’s property offering

Requirements:

  • A qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or Legal Executive with 2+ years’ PQE in residential conveyancing
  • Proven ability to manage a high-volume caseload confidently and independently
  • Experience mentoring or supervising junior team members is highly desirable
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
  • A commercial, client-first mindset and the ability to build strong relationships with clients, estate agents, and referrers
  • A collaborative and hands-on approach to team management and client service

Nice to have:

Experience mentoring or supervising junior team members

What we offer:
  • Hybrid working
  • Career progression
  • Genuine autonomy

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 18, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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