Residential Property Solicitor / Residential Conveyancer

Residential Property Solicitor/Conveyancer – Ulverston & Barrow-in-Furness
Residential Property Solicitor/Conveyancer
Location: Ulverston & Barrow-in-Furness
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits + Employee Ownership Bonus
We are recruiting for an experienced Residential Property Solicitor/Conveyancer to join a well-established, employee-owned law firm with an excellent reputation across Cumbria and Lancashire. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Residential Property Solicitor/Conveyancer looking to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative team.
As a Residential Property Solicitor/Conveyancer, you will manage your own varied caseload of residential property transactions from instruction through to completion while providing an exceptional level of client care.
Key Responsibilities
As a Residential Property Solicitor/Conveyancer, you will:
* Manage a varied caseload including sales, purchases, transfers of equity, remortgages, new build purchases, voluntary registrations and discharges.
* Take instructions directly from clients, Associates and Directors.
* Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and solicitors throughout every stage of the transaction.
* Keep clients informed by telephone and email, providing clear and practical legal advice.
* Review searches and interpret search results.
* Examine both registered and unregistered titles and prepare reports on title.
* Draft contracts and all conveyancing documentation.
* Raise enquiries and prepare Search, Title and Mortgage Reports.
* Prepare completion statements, request mortgage funds and oversee completion.
* Carry out post-completion matters, ledger reviews and file management.
* Ensure files remain compliant, accurate and progressed within agreed timescales.
* Work under supervision where required on more complex or high-value transactions.
Skills & Experience
To be successful as a Residential Property Solicitor/Conveyancer, you should have:
* Relevant conveyancing qualifications or proven experience in a similar role.
* Strong knowledge of residential conveyancing processes and procedures.
* Experience managing a residential property caseload independently.
* Excellent organisational and time management skills.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Excellent communication and client care skills.
* The ability to explain complex legal matters in a clear and professional manner.
* A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* A client-focused attitude with the ability to build strong relationships.
Why Apply?
As a Residential Property Solicitor/Conveyancer, you'll benefit from:
* Structured career progression and ongoing professional development.
* Regular mentoring and training from experienced legal professionals.
* Joining a respected law firm with an outstanding reputation across Cumbria and Lancashire.
* A supportive, collaborative and friendly working environment.
* A competitive salary and benefits package.
* Employee ownership, allowing you to share in the firm's success through profit distribution.
If you're an experienced Residential Property Solicitor/Conveyancer looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you