Churchgates is a unique and powerful combination of Accountants, Tax Advisors, Solicitors, Financial Planners and Investment Managers all under one roof. We believe that all people should be treated with respect and our culture is to maintain a friendly, professional environment where traditional values still count.
Our legal team is looking for a Residential Conveyancer to join our Bury St Edmunds office. The legal team encompasses corporate, commercial, residential and commercial property and wills, trust and probate matters.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancer with a minimum of two years’ hands‑on conveyancing experience to join our Legal team in Bury St Edmunds. This role will focus exclusively on residential property matters, and while you do not need to be a qualified solicitor, strong technical knowledge and a proven track record of managing your own caseload are essential. We welcome applications from both full‑time and part‑time candidates.
Responsibilities
* Managing a caseload of conveyancing matters, including residential sales, purchases, remortgages and property development.
* Assisting with the property aspects associated with probate work and implementation of tax planning.
* Conducting legal research and providing expert advice on property-related issues.
* Drafting and reviewing legal documents, including contracts and transfer deeds.
* Collaborating with clients, estate agents, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth and efficient transactions.
* Staying informed about changes in property law and regulations, ensuring compliance with local and national standards.
* Attending meetings and negotiations on behalf of clients as required.
* Assisting with the promotion of property services (seminars, social media, publications) and undertaking business development opportunities.
* Assisting other members of the legal department and other departments within the firm on property-related queries.
* Meeting your productivity, recoverability and fee income targets.
Desired skills
* Qualified Conveyancer / Solicitor/ Legal Executive or equivalent (2 years PQE plus)
* Strong understanding of residential property law.
* Sound commercial awareness, with an understanding of recoverability, WIP management and client service standards.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* A professional and confident client facing manner, capable of building long‑term trusted adviser relationships.
* Highly organised and methodical, with strong time management skills and a calm, pragmatic approach under pressure.
* A collaborative team player, able to work effectively with tax, accounts, legal and financial planning colleagues to deliver a joined up service.
What you will receive
* A competitive salary
* 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
* Birthday Leave
* Holiday purchase/sale scheme
* Flexible home working policy
* Matching employer pension contributions up to 6% of salary
* Salary sacrifice available for pension contributions
* Income Protection if you are off work due to long term illness or injury equal to 50% of salary until State pension age
* Death in service benefit (4x basic salary)
* Private Health Insurance – Individual cover available
* Up to two professional subscriptions paid for
* Encouragement to develop and learn by attending training courses and CPD events
* Soft skills workshops
* Employee Assistance programme
* Length of service recognition
* Social events paid for or subsidised by the firm
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