Licensed Conveyancer - 1340299
Role Type: Full-time, Permanent Office based
Basic Salary: Up to £60k DOE
Location: York
The Company and Role Purpose:
A long-established and highly regarded Yorkshire law firm is looking to appoint a Licensed Conveyancer into its Residential Property team. With a strong regional presence and an excellent reputation for client care, the firm continues to grow through repeat business, trusted relationships, and a practical, people-first approach to legal services.
Based primarily in York, with occasional travel to additional regional offices, this Licensed Conveyancer role will see you managing a varied residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to post-completion. You’ll play a key role in ensuring transactions progress smoothly, compliantly, and efficiently, while delivering a high standard of service to clients throughout the process.
If you are an experienced conveyancer looking to join a supportive and collaborative environment, this is an excellent opportunity for you.
The Package
- Up to £60,000 DOE
- Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (35hours per week)
- 20 days holiday + bank holidays
- Established and supportive Residential Property team
- Strong pipeline of quality work and longstanding regional client base
- Genuine long-term career opportunity within a respected regional practice
- York-based role with occasional travel to other Yorkshire offices
The Licensed Conveyancer Role
- Managing files from instruction through to post-completion
- Caseload of 60 per month
- Drafting and reviewing contracts, transfers, deeds, and legal documentation
- Conducting title investigations and reviewing title documentation
- Raising and responding to enquiries
- Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, solicitors, and third parties
- Monitoring transaction timelines and ensuring matters progress efficiently
- Maintaining accurate file records and compliance documentation
- Ensuring matters are handled in line with regulatory and AML requirements
You will be responsible for managing your own conveyancing caseload, covering:
- Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
- Re-mortgages
- Transfers of equity
- General residential property transactions
The Person
- Commercially aware conveyancer with strong technical expertise and a proactive, client-focused approach
- Proven experience independently managing residential conveyancing matters from instruction to completion
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills with strong attention to detail
- Open, personable and confident building relationships with clients and customers alike
- Able to manage competing deadlines effectively within a busy, fast-paced environment
- Solutions-driven with a commitment to delivering high standards of client service
- A Level 6 Diploma in Conveyancing Law & Practice or the equivalent (essential)
- Full UK driving licence and own vehicle (preferred)