Experienced Property Lawyer/ Conveyancer (Part-Time, Flexible Hours)
Please note that this position is being recruited for by Richer Sounds on behalf of JR Properties.
Location: Manchester (Office-Based)
Hours: 16+ hours per week
Salary: £40,000-£50,000 (FTE), depending on experience.
JR Properties manages a privately owned portfolio of commercial and residential properties across the UK. We are looking for an experienced conveyancing solicitor, licensed conveyancer or senior conveyancing consultant to join our property team on a flexible, part-time basis.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone with significant conveyancing experience who is looking for greater flexibility, a reduced caseload, or a role that draws on their expertise without the pressures often associated with private practice.
About the Role
Working as part of our established property management team, you will provide practical legal expertise and support the progression of a range of residential and commercial property transactions.
This role focuses on ensuring transactions progress smoothly and compliantly while working closely with colleagues, external solicitors and other stakeholders. It offers the opportunity to use your experience in a supportive environment where quality, judgement and attention to detail are highly valued.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing property sales and purchases from instruction through to completion.
- Reviewing contracts, title documents and legal documentation.
- Raising and responding to enquiries.
- Liaising with solicitors, agents, lenders and internal stakeholders.
- Calculating completion statements, SDLT and related legal costs.
- Ensuring regulatory and compliance requirements are met.
- Providing guidance and technical support on conveyancing matters.
- Supporting wider property management activities as required.
About You
We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have extensive conveyancing experience and can work independently while providing sound, practical advice. You may be:
- A qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Legal Executive.
- Someone with substantial conveyancing experience gained in private practice or an in-house environment.
- Looking for a flexible role that fits around other commitments.
- Seeking a position where your knowledge and judgement can make a real difference without the demands of a high-volume caseload.
What We Offer
- Flexible part-time working arrangements.
- Friendly, office-based team in Manchester.
- Long-service awards, including additional holiday entitlement and substantially discounted private holiday homes in the UK and Europe.
- Contributions towards Benenden Healthcare.
- Company contribution schemes towards gym memberships, exercise classes, dental treatment, hearing tests, eye tests and glasses.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
Please note, some of the benefits are only available to our colleagues after 6 or 12 months of service.
Please also note that successful candidate's job offer will be conditional upon providing valid UK right to work document(s) and DBS check.