Legal Southwest
Working Pattern: Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in the office)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Contract: Full-time or part-time (flexible)
Salary (dependent on experience):
A client, a well-established law firm in Somerset is seeking an experienced Conveyancer to join its friendly and collaborative residential property team.
This firm prides itself on quality over quantity, offering manageable caseloads, a strong focus on client care, and a supportive team environment.
Part-time applicants will be considered, provided there is flexibility to support the team during peak periods and annual leave cover.
The Role:
The successful candidate will manage a full residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to completion. This will include a mix of standard and more complex transactions, depending on experience.
Key responsibilities include:
- Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
- Transfers of equity
- Remortgages
- New build transactions
- Equity release matters
- Title investigations, raising enquiries, and dealing with lender requirements
- Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, and third parties
- Supporting colleagues and contributing to a team-focused working environment
Senior applicants will also have the opportunity to handle more complex matters, provide guidance to colleagues, and play a role in the development of the department.
Candidate Requirements:
- Proven experience managing residential conveyancing files independently
- Strong technical knowledge, particularly in leasehold and equity release work
- Qualified (Licensed Conveyancer, Solicitor, or CILEX) or highly experienced non-qualified candidates considered
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Confident communicator with a client-focused approach
- A collaborative team player
- Commercial awareness and an interest in contributing to business development
Working Arrangements:
- Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office
- Flexible part-time arrangements considered
- Long-term, stable opportunity within a supportive firm
Benefits:
- 33 days’ annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Performance-related bonus
- Company pension scheme
- Laptop and mobile/soft phone provided
- Employee discount scheme
- Free on-site parking
Career Progression:
This role offers genuine long-term progression, including:
- Exposure to more complex and higher-value work
- Opportunities for leadership and mentoring (senior level)
- Ongoing career development within a growing firm
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