Job Description

Qualified Residential Property Lawyer (Residential Conveyancing)

Location: Northwich (Cheshire)

Salary: £45,000 to £65,000 (plus bonus)

Experience: Qualified Residential Property Lawyer / Conveyancer (team supervision)

 

This is a great opportunity for a qualified Residential Property Lawyer / Conveyancer who genuinely enjoys traditional residential conveyancing and takes pride in guiding clients through one of the most important transactions of their lives.

Our client is growing their Residential Property team and is looking for someone who enjoys the pace of conveyancing, values quality and relationships, and wants a role with real responsibility, including day-to-day supervision, support and oversight of a small team.

 

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll manage a full traditional residential conveyancing caseload from after instruction through to completion, while leading and supervising a team within the department.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a varied traditional residential conveyancing caseload with a proactive, client-focused approach

• Line managing, supervising and supporting conveyancing assistants and fee earners

• Maintaining consistently high standards of client service, communication and responsiveness

• Meeting personal and team billing, gross profit and cash-recovery targets

• Managing the financial aspects of files in line with agreed write-off parameters

• Ensuring files are opened, progressed and managed in line with internal processes and agreed service levels

• Supporting business growth through conversion of enquiries and cross-selling of services

• Maintaining accurate client, matter and enquiry data and using case management systems effectively

• Demonstrating a commitment to ongoing professional development

 

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Residential Property Lawyer / Conveyancer with strong experience in traditional residential conveyancing

• Genuine enthusiasm for residential property work and pride in delivering an outstanding client experience

• Organised, detail-focused approach and confidence managing multiple matters at pace

• Comfortable working to targets and managing the financial aspects of files

• Confident supervising, mentoring and supporting others

• Proactive, professional and committed to doing things properly

 

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £45,000 to £65,000 (dependent on experience)

• Clear, rewarding bonus structure

• Generous annual leave entitlement

• Company pension scheme

• Cash healthcare scheme

• Enhanced maternity pay (subject to conditions)

 

Working Arrangements

• Full-time, permanent

• Office-based in Northwich (Cheshire)

 

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.