Job Description
Residential Property Legal Executive / Licensed Conveyancer
Location: Leeds
Salary: Competitive
Type: Full‑time, permanent
A well‑established national law firm is looking to appoint an experienced conveyancing professional to join its expanding real estate team. The firm has a long history, multiple UK offices, and a strong reputation for high‑quality work across the property sector. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy, supportive team working on a wide range of development‑focused matters.
The Role
Working closely with senior lawyers, you will manage your own caseload while supporting larger transactions. The work is varied and will include:
* Handling sales and purchases of land, including social housing assets
* Managing and transferring open spaces
* Assisting with wider real estate projects, such as large‑scale stock transfers
* Preparing and drafting documents including transfers, deeds, certificates and ancillary paperwork
* Producing reports on title and reviewing due diligence
* Managing pre‑ and post‑completion steps, including Land Registry applications and requisitions
* Liaising directly with clients and external stakeholders
* Ensuring compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements
This role offers exposure to substantial development projects and the chance to work with a diverse client base, including housing providers, developers, and institutional investors.
About You
We are looking for someone who can work independently, stay organised under pressure, and deliver work to a high standard. You will ideally bring:
* Qualification as a Conveyancer, Licensed Conveyancer or CILEx Lawyer with conveyancing practice rights
* Strong experience in property transactions and the conveyancing process
* Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail
* Strong administrative and organisational abilities
* Confident communication skills and a client‑focused approach
* Ability to manage competing deadlines with minimal supervision
* Good working knowledge of MS Office
Desirable:
* Experience in a similar real estate or development‑focused role
* Familiarity with document management systems
* Experience using time‑recording software
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a respected real estate team, with the support of experienced colleagues and exposure to high‑quality work.