Conveyancer

Eventus Legal are seeking a Residential Conveyancer to join a forward‑thinking and tech‑savvy law firm in Darlington, County Durham. This is a permanent, full‑time position offering hybrid working (circa 2 days per week remote), flexible hours and a collaborative, low‑volume caseload environment. You will be supported by experienced admin staff and enjoy a genuinely people‑focused workplace. The role offers a competitive salary, bonus scheme, generous holiday allowance of 30 days plus bank holidays, and exceptional support for career progression and work‑life balance.

Role Responsibilities

The successful Residential Conveyancer will manage their own caseload of residential property matters, supported by strong administrative infrastructure and working alongside a highly regarded property team. The emphasis is on quality service and client care over volume.

• Manage a caseload of residential transactions including sales, purchases, leasehold, buy‑to‑let, right to buy, new build, re‑mortgages and transfers of equity
• Draft and review legal documentation in line with industry and regulatory standards
• Liaise effectively with clients, lenders, estate agents and other solicitors
• Ensure proactive and timely progression of files towards completion
• Maintain high standards of file management and regulatory compliance
• Participate in ongoing training, team meetings and support wider business development

Person Specification

We welcome applications from qualified Solicitors, Licensed Conveyancers or Chartered Legal Executives with experience in residential conveyancing, or highly experienced individuals who are not formally qualified. The incoming Conveyancer will be client‑focused and proactive.

• Proven experience of managing a residential conveyancing caseload from instruction to post‑completion
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Comfortable working with IT systems and case management software
• A solutions‑driven, collaborative approach to working with clients and colleagues
• Must live within reasonable commuting distance to Darlington, County Durham (as some office attendance is required weekly)

Benefits and Rewards

This is an outstanding opportunity to join an innovative law firm that genuinely invests in its people. Alongside a positive working culture, you will enjoy a tailored package of benefits:

• Hybrid working with circa 2 days remote working per week
• Flexible working hours to support work‑life balance
• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Bonus scheme
• Generous holiday allowance, with 30 days plus bank holidays given from day 1
• Modern office environment in Darlington, County Durham
• Ongoing career development and opportunities for internal progression
• Inclusive, supportive and collaborative working culture

About the Company

This modern law firm is part of a well‑established legal group known for embracing innovation and putting people first. With offices in Darlington, County Durham, Newcastle and London, the firm delivers client‑focused legal solutions across both personal and business law. The Residential Property Department is growing and prides itself on repeat business and referrals from satisfied clients and professionals. With investment in tech and a hybrid model that balances flexibility with collaboration, this is a rare opportunity to thrive in a quality‑focused, future‑ready team.

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