JBHS Solicitors
Conveyancing Solicitor
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Conveyancing Solicitor – Full-Time Role (Rochdale)
About JBHS Solicitors
JBHS Solicitors is a long-established firm trusted by individuals and businesses in Rochdale and the surrounding areas for over 300 years. Renowned for being friendly, approachable, and dedicated to building lasting client relationships, the firm blends traditional legal values with modern technology. The client-focused team provides professional, efficient, and tailored advice in a collaborative and supportive environment. Colleagues prioritise client care and professional integrity.
This is a full-time, on-site Conveyancing Solicitor role based in Rochdale, responsible for overseeing residential conveyancing matters from instruction to completion, including:
- Freehold and leasehold transactions
- Remortgaging
- Transfers of equity
The role demands excellence in legal diligence, clear communication, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of client service.
Key Responsibilities
Core Duties
- Independently manage a full residential conveyancing caseload, ensuring prompt and accurate case progression.
- Draft, review, and update contracts and legal documents in compliance with Land Registry requirements.
- Conduct title searches, pre-contract enquiries, and due diligence checks.
- Liaise effectively with:
- Clients to provide clear, timely advice
- Estate agents
- Lenders
- Other solicitors and legal counterparts
- Ensure full AML/compliance adherence and regulatory obligations.
- Maintain efficient file management and detailed case records.
- Promote best practice in client care, professionalism, and ethical handling of transactions.
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Supporting Business Growth
- Build and strengthen local professional networks to facilitate cross-referrals.
- Actively market the firm’s legal services to clients in residential conveyancing, commercial property, family law, and employment law sectors.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential Criteria
- Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent) with an up-to-date practising certificate.
- At least 5 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in a UK law firm, specialising in residential conveyancing.
- In-depth practical knowledge of:
- Conveyancing procedures
- Land Registry submissions
- AML and compliance frameworks
- Proficiency in legal case management systems (e.g., [insert notable platforms if applicable]).
- Legal DLM (Digital Legal Manage ) Skills, CADMAN FUN found software Skills
- Strong attention to detail with proven ability to:
- Prioritise workloads
- Manage multiple deadlines efficiently in a pressured environment
- Advanced written and verbal communication, capable of explaining complex legal issues clarity and empathy.
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Desired Attributes
- Exposure to commercial property, family law, or labour/employment law for cross-referral potential.
- Relationship-building skills to support the firm’s client service excellence.
Soft Skills
- Collaborative yet self-motivated, with professional ownership over cases.
- Calm under pressure, maintaining strategic thinking during high-stakes transactions.
- Passion for delivering exceptional client service, balanced with commercial acumen.
- Customer focused Professional manner [[ Treaty standard ]]
**Why Join Us?
- Work in a friendly, values-driven firm, where 客户体验 is at the core.
- Challenging but rewarding caseloads—innovate while preserving a long-term client approach.
- Professional development in a firm with a rich heritage (300+ years of legal excellence).
- Flexible, collaborative workplace with a supportive team structure.
- Annual progression opportunities to explore other practice areas within the firm.
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