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Conveyancer / Conveyancing Solicitor - Newcastle upon Tyne
Take the next step in your residential conveyancing career.
We’re delighted to be working with a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Newcastle upon Tyne to recruit an experienced Conveyancer / Conveyancer / Conveyancing Solicitor to join its busy and well-established residential property team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced conveyancer who is confident managing their own caseload and is looking to join a supportive, collaborative team where quality, client care, and professional development are genuinely valued.
You’ll work on a varied range of residential property transactions, with the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility and contribute to the continued development of the department.
The Role
As a Conveyancer / Conveyancing Solicitor, you’ll manage your own residential conveyancing caseload with a high degree of autonomy, while working as part of a large and supportive property team.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing a varied residential conveyancing caseload, working towards a caseload of approximately 90–120 files.
- Handling transactions from instruction through to completion with minimal supervision.
- Dealing with a range of more complex matters, including leasehold, remortgages, Transfers of Equity, new builds, shared ownership, company purchases, and auctions.
- Managing redemptions and other associated residential property matters.
- Reviewing title reports and signing off files for exchange where appropriate.
- Ensuring files are progressed efficiently while maintaining excellent standards of client care.
- Meeting agreed time recording, billing, and performance targets.
- Conducting regular file reviews to ensure compliance, accuracy, and quality.
- Supporting and mentoring junior fee earners, sharing knowledge and best practice.
- Contributing to business development initiatives and identifying opportunities to improve departmental processes.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider property department.
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About You
We’re looking for an experienced Conveyancer or Conveyancing Solicitor with at least five years' experience of independently managing a varied residential conveyancing caseload.
You’ll ideally bring:
- A minimum of 5 years' experience managing your own residential conveyancing files.
- Strong technical knowledge across residential property transactions.
- Experience handling complex matters and the ability to identify and resolve issues proactively.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
- The ability to manage a substantial caseload effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and client-care skills.
- A professional, proactive, and collaborative approach.
- The confidence to work independently while also supporting and mentoring colleagues.
- An interest in contributing to business development and continuous improvement.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
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This is an opportunity to join a large, friendly, and supportive property team where you’ll have the autonomy to manage your own work while benefiting from a strong support structure around you. You’ll benefit from:
- A supportive team environment, with experienced colleagues and structured supervision.
- Dedicated support, including personal assistant assistance, support with quotes and file opening, and post-completion administration.
- Professional development, with regular training, supervision, and a comprehensive induction.
- Career progression, with opportunities to develop into senior roles and take on additional responsibility.
- Autonomous working, giving experienced professionals the trust and flexibility to manage their caseload effectively.
- Flexible working, including homeworking options where appropriate.
- A strong focus on work-life balance, with generous annual leave, additional time off, and other wellbeing initiatives.
- Recognition and profile development, with opportunities to build your professional profile through legal directories, awards, and other initiatives.
Ready for Your Next Move?
If you’re an experienced Conveyancer or Conveyancing Solicitor looking for a role where you can take ownership of your caseload, develop your career, and work within a genuinely supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Natalie Dwan at LJ Recruitment to find out more about this Conveyancer / Conveyancing Solicitor opportunity in Newcastle upon Tyne.
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