RICHARD GRIFFITHS & CO SOLICITORS
Residential Conveyancer
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Company Description
Richard Griffiths & Co Solicitors (RG&CO) is a long-established, family-run law firm providing personal, expert legal advice across Wiltshire, Hampshire, and beyond since 1979. With offices in Salisbury, New Milton, and Melksham, the firm offers a comprehensive range of services. Many staff have been with the firm for years, reflecting the open, friendly, and supportive working environment.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site Residential Conveyancer role based in New Milton.
Job Description
The Residential Conveyancer will manage a caseload of residential property transactions from instruction to completion, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, and transfers of equity. Day-to-day responsibilities include advising clients on legal issues relating to property, preparing and reviewing contracts and other legal documentation, conducting title checks and searches, liaising with lenders, estate agents, and other solicitors, and ensuring all regulatory and compliance requirements are met. The role also involves maintaining accurate file records, managing deadlines, updating clients regularly, and supporting colleagues to deliver a high-quality, efficient conveyancing service.
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Key Accountabilities
- Undertake all aspects of residential conveyancing and property work, both leasehold and freehold sales and purchases.
- Experience of commercial property would be an advantage though not necessary.
- Excellent IT skills.
- Ability to prioritise your workload to meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to work well as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Positive and friendly manner and present a smart and professional appearance.
- Capability of networking and building strong relationships with local estate agents.
The above list is not exhaustive and is subject to change. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties.
Qualifications
- Solicitor
- Legal Executive
- Licensed Conveyancer
- 3 years PQE
Knowledge
All aspects of residential conveyancing
Skills/abilities/competencies
- Strong foundation in property Law and experience handling Residential Conveyancer matters.
- Proven ability in Legal Consulting, providing clear, practical advice on a range of Legal Issues.
- Experience with Legal Document Preparation, including contracts, reports on title, and completion documentation.
- Excellent Communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information in plain English and build positive client relationships.
- Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or Legal Executive, with relevant practicing certificates.
- Solid understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements within conveyancing, including AML and CQS standards.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage a busy caseload independently.
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Experience
- Experience of using SharePoint an advantage (training will be provided)
- Experience of using Leap and advantage (training will be provided)
- Experience of using Cashroom an advantage (training will be provided)
Personal Attributes
- Able to work as part of a team
- Friendly and proactive
- Positive and hard working
- Able to network to build a strong relationship with third parties such as estate agents and mortgage advisers etc.
- Willing to contribute towards the future development of the department and company as a whole
Benefits
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
- Bonus day’s holiday for your birthday
RG&CO is an equal opportunities employer.
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