Residential Conveyancing Solicitor / Conveyancer
5+ Years' PQE | Peterborough or Stamford | Hybrid
We are recruiting on behalf of a respected regional firm seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancer to join their established Property team.
The Role
* Permanent, full-time position – 37.5 hours per week
* Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm (including a 1-hour lunch break)
* Hybrid working available following a settling-in period
* Some travel required, with occasional out-of-hours attendance for networking, meetings and training
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a diverse residential caseload, including freehold and leasehold sales, purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity
* Handle complex matters such as Shared Ownership, New Builds and Lease Extensions
* Progress files proactively, liaising effectively with all parties to ensure smooth transactions
* Resolve title defects and technical issues promptly
* Advise on matters involving personal representatives, attorneys, trusts and matrimonial issues
* Complete post-completion work independently
* Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements
* Provide technical support and guidance to colleagues as needed
* Develop and maintain strong local professional networks
Candidate Profile
* Qualified Solicitor, Licenced Conveyancer or Chartered Legal Executive
* Minimum of five years' PQE or equivalent relevant experience
* Proven ability to manage a full caseload with minimal supervision
* Extensive technical conveyancing experience, including complex transactions
* Commercially aware with excellent client care skills
* Confident user of case management systems and Microsoft Office
* Organised, analytical and composed under pressure
* Strong local knowledge and professional connections within Peterborough or Stamford
What We Offer
* Enhanced annual leave entitlement, plus all UK Bank Holidays
* Birthday leave
* Additional leave on Christmas Eve (full day) and New Year's Eve (half day), where applicable
* Private healthcare options through Bupa
* Healthcare cashback scheme
* 5% matched pension contributions
* Option to purchase up to five additional days’ leave
* Group Life Assurance (4x annual salary)
If this opportunity interests you, please contact Sam Oliver on 0121 368 1833 or forward your most recent CV to s.oliver@clayton-legal.co.uk.
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