Jones Whyte
Conveyancing Solicitor
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Role: Conveyancing Solicitor
Place of work: Glasgow or Edinburgh
Contract type: Permanent
Working Hours: 35 hours, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
Jones Whyte are looking for an experienced Solicitor to join our Conveyancing department. We are seeking someone who can demonstrate strong teamwork qualities and bring a wealth of experience in residential property transactions.
This is an opportunity for you to join a firm that is in an exciting period of growth. You'll be surrounded by people who will help you achieve your ambitions. You will benefit from the chance to grow and enhance your skills at the heart of our Conveyancing department. As we grow, we encourage our employees to grow with us and are continually improving our processes to ensure our employees are supported in all the work that they do.
The Role
As a Conveyancing Solicitor you will be managing your own caseload of purchase, sale, and title transfer transactions from the initial instruction to the final completion stage. You will work closely with the team to expedite cases efficiently, upholding high client service standards. Additionally, you will liaise with our valued clients, understanding their requirements, and managing all cases in line with service level agreements and industry best practices.
You will have 1-1 support with a dedicated Conveyancing Paralegal who will assist you in all the administrative aspects of your cases alongside a Legal Support Executive and a team of Legal Assistants who support the entire department. This set-up ensures that you are working directly within a small team to ensure the quickest and best outcome for your client.
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At Jones Whyte, you are given the autonomy to handle your own cases whilst also having the support from Associate Solicitors and a Partner within the department when required. You will enjoy a high level of client and team interaction - personally managing a busy and complex caseload of property matters, whilst working closely with the rest of the team.
We are open to candidates to be based at our Edinburgh or Glasgow office and we offer hybrid working (3 days in the office).
Key Responsibilities
- Managing cases comprehensively from instruction to completion.
- Collaborating with the team to ensure the swift and efficient progression of all conveyancing matters.
- Engaging with our valued clients to understand their needs and manage cases in adherence to service level agreements and best practices.
- Prioritising tasks and optimising work procedures for maximum efficiency.
- Maintaining consistent and transparent communication with clients, colleagues, and external agencies - consistently delivering professional and efficient service.
- Effectively utilising our case management system.
Who are you?
- 2+ years residential Conveyancing experience.
- Experience of wide variety of property matters in Scotland.
- Professional and confident phone manner and ability to provide excellent service to our clients.
- Strong, clear and concise communication skills with the ability to maintain client contact throughout the entirety of a process.
- Sound analytical skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Computer literacy, with excellent MS office skills.
- Desirable but not essential: Commercial property experience
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Company Benefits & Perks
Jones Whyte is proud to have been recognised as the Scottish Top Employer of the Year at The Herald and s1jobs Top Employer Awards 2025. This award reflects our commitment to creating a workplace where people thrive — one that values career development, wellbeing, inclusivity, innovation, and community impact. As a firm, we’re dedicated to fostering an environment where every team member feels supported, empowered, and part of something meaningful.
We offer:
- Competitive Salary
- 26 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays. Closing over Christmas & New Year.
- Holiday Loyalty Scheme: Earn an additional 5 days holiday.
- Excellent Maternity and Paternity Benefits
- Buy and Sell up to 3 holiday days each year
- Company Pension Scheme
- Company Bonus Scheme
- Company Referral Scheme
- Hybrid Working
- Wellbeing Support
- Annual Company Day out
- Quarterly Team / Company events
- Birthday Early Finish
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