Residential Conveyancer – Stoke-on-Trent

An established and respected law firm in Stoke-on-Trent is looking to recruit an experienced Residential Conveyancer, Residential Property Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer to join its growing Property department.

This opportunity is ideal for a conveyancing professional seeking high-quality work within a supportive and collaborative team. You will benefit from manageable caseloads, dedicated administrative support, hybrid working and genuine opportunities for career progression, allowing them to focus on delivering exceptional client service.

The Role

The Residential Conveyancer will manage a varied caseload of residential property transactions from instruction through to post-completion, working with the support of an experienced Legal Assistant or Paralegal.

Matters will include:

• Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Transfers of equity
• Remortgages
• New build transactions
• Shared ownership matters where applicable
• General residential conveyancing advice for private clients

You will oversee every stage of the conveyancing process, ensuring transactions progress efficiently while maintaining excellent communication with clients, estate agents, lenders and third parties. You will also ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

The Residential Conveyancer will:

• Independently manage a full caseload of residential conveyancing matters
• Prepare and review contracts, transfer deeds, mortgage documentation and completion paperwork
• Raise and respond to pre-contract enquiries
• Review search results and title documentation, reporting key findings to clients
• Coordinate exchange of contracts and completions
• Prepare Stamp Duty Land Tax submissions and oversee post-completion registrations with HM Land Registry
• Carry out identity verification and source of funds checks in accordance with compliance requirements

Your Profile

You will have experience managing your own residential conveyancing caseload and will be confident handling matters with minimal supervision.

Applications are welcomed from:

• Residential Property Solicitors
• Licensed Conveyancers
• Chartered Legal Executives (CILEX)
• Experienced Residential Conveyancers

You will also demonstrate:

• Strong technical knowledge of residential conveyancing
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• A proactive and commercially aware approach
• Outstanding client care and communication skills
• The ability to work effectively as part of a close-knit and supportive team
• A commitment to delivering a smooth and efficient client experience

Benefits

The successful Residential Conveyancer will receive a competitive salary together with a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote both career development and work-life balance. Benefits include 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, a company pension scheme, PayCare healthcare benefits, death in service cover, an enhanced maternity policy, an Employee Assistance Programme and an employee referral scheme. The firm also offers hybrid and flexible working, reasonable billing targets that support a healthy work-life balance, unlimited access to professional training through a dedicated learning academy and genuine opportunities for long-term career progression within a supportive and collaborative team.

How to Apply

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Residential Conveyancer, Residential Property Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or Legal Executive looking to join a forward-thinking law firm that values client care, teamwork and professional development.

Applications are welcomed from candidates seeking a long-term career within a modern and supportive residential property team. To apply please contact Rebecca Healey at G2 Legal or apply online. 

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