Our name hasn’t changed — our ambition has. Under new leadership, we’re strengthening our commitment to our people: investing in their development, prioritising wellbeing, and supporting a healthier balance between work and life. We’re looking for Senior-level Property Lawyers to bring advanced technical (leasehold) skill, excellent service and a collaborative spirit to our established teams. With offices in Daventry, Cardiff and Leeds – plus fully-supported remote working – you will have the flexibility to work where you’re at your best.
Why would you want to work with us?
We’re proud to be ‘people first’. Our new allocation model ensures a sustainable caseload (circa 60–65) that empowers our conveyancers to do great work AND give great service – and enjoy doing it.
We Offer a Fantastic Package Of Benefits
* Competitive salary with structured growth and reviews
* Flexible hybrid/home working options
* 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
* Pension scheme and life assurance
* Option to buy holiday
* Enhanced family leave policies
* Private healthcare and employee assistance programme
* Free conveyancing services for you
* Retail discounts and more
What can you bring to the table?
* Highly experienced residential conveyancer
* Strong knowledge dealing with leasehold cases
* Clear client communication without legal jargon
* Ability to thrive in a busy environment – meeting deadlines, managing caseloads and prioritising
* Excellent attention to detail and a risk-aware approach to work
* Competent use of case management systems and embrace of new technology
What You'll Be Responsible For
* Managing a caseload of residential conveyancing matters focused on leasehold sale and purchases.
* Conducting pre‑contract enquiries, title investigations, and advising on covenants, easements and other title issues.
* Preparing and reviewing contracts, transfer deeds, certificates and related documentation.
* Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, surveyors and other third parties to progress transactions to completion.
* Undertaking anti‑money laundering checks and complying with regulatory and firm risk procedures.
* Providing clear updates to clients throughout the transaction and ensuring a high standard of client care.
* Supporting junior fee earners and contributing to team knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
What You'll Be Doing
* Acting on instructions and taking appropriate steps to protect clients’ interests and manage risk.
* Drafting and negotiating contract terms and applying relevant law to practical client situations.
* Managing completions, transfers of funds and post‑completion tasks such as registration at the Land Registry.
* Using case management systems to keep accurate records, chase outstanding items and meet targets.
* Identifying potential problems early and escalating or resolving them in a timely manner.
* Participating in training, process reviews and system improvements to enhance service delivery.
* Providing cover and support across the conveyancing team when required to maintain service continuity.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know in advance so that appropriate support can be put in place. If you require this job advertisement in a different format, additional support with your application, or need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact HR@simplypropertylawyers.co.uk.
We’re a team of passionate property experts and have over 20 years of experience; providing a best‑in‑class service for residential property transactions. At Simply Conveyancing, we empower you to take ownership of your career, backed by a team that values innovation, growth and flexibility.
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