Residential Conveyancer

I'm working on behalf of a well-established, highly regarded firm based in the heart of Truro, who are looking to bring a Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, or part-qualified legal professional into their Residential Property Department.
This is a great opportunity to manage your own varied caseload within a supportive, highly capable team with an excellent reputation and a strong flow of high-quality work. My client is committed to supporting professional development, and will provide financial assistance, study leave or exam leave where appropriate for those working toward qualification.

The successful candidate will act for individuals across a broad range of residential property matters, delivering high-quality client care and contributing to the continued success of the department. The office itself is centrally located, open plan and air-conditioned, and the role can be offered full time or part time. It is primarily office based, though flexible working arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities
Residential Property Work

Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
Remortgages and equity release
Transfers of equity and gifts
Auction conveyancing
Drafting loan agreements and legal charges
Drafting and renewing residential leases
Lease extensions, variations, and related deeds
First registration of title
Transfers of part, including building plots
Exposure to Commercial Property Work
While the primary focus is residential conveyancing, the department also handles a range of commercial property matters, and there may be opportunities to gain exposure depending on experience and interest, including:

Grant and assignment of commercial leases
Lease renewals and terminations
Security of tenure matters
Licences to occupy
Land for redevelopment, including conditional contracts and overage
Commercial mortgages and funding
Agricultural land transactions
Auction properties
Business sales and purchases
Compliance, Client Care & Cross-Departmental Work

Managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision
Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal procedures, including AML and source of funds checks
Working collaboratively with other departments, including Matrimonial and Estates/Probate
Providing high-quality client care and maintaining strong professional relationships
Supporting the smooth running and continued growth of the department through effective file management, service delivery, and commercial awareness
Participating in firm-wide and departmental training initiatives
What My Client Is Looking For

Qualification as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive, or active progress toward a recognised professional qualification (CILEX/SQE)
Experience managing your own residential conveyancing caseload
Strong technical knowledge appropriate to your level of qualification
Excellent client care skills and the ability to build strong relationships
Clear and professional written and verbal communication
A positive and collaborative attitude, with the ability to remain calm, constructive, and solutions-focused in a fast-paced environment
Effective organisational and file management skills
A sound understanding of AML compliance and risk management in conveyancing
Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to work
An interest in developing exposure to commercial property work (advantageous but not essential) On Offer

Competitive salary, in the region of £35,000–£48,000 depending on experience
Bonus scheme
20 days annual leave (increasing by one day per year up to 5 years)
Generous Christmas/New Year office closure
Free city centre parking (when available)
Company pension scheme
Free or subsidised legal services
Support for career progression and agreed study leave
In-house training and development opportunities
Practising Certificate costs covered
Flexible/home working arrangements as agreed