Property Specialist

Buckles Law LLP is an award-winning firm, that provides world-class client experience and services on a comprehensive range of legal services to both businesses and individuals in the UK and internationally.

Delivering effective and cost-efficient legal solutions from our offices based in Cambridge, London, Nottingham, Peterborough, Stamford, Bristol, Swindon, with international presence in Paris and Milan.

We recognise that all this is possible due to our team of highly dedicated, enthusiastic professionals across our locations. We pride ourselves on providing a positive work environment where independent thinking and new ideas are actively encouraged and where every member of the team genuinely can make a difference.

Buckles carries the LawNet Mark of Excellence and is Investor in People Gold accredited.

Residential Conveyancer role:

We are excited to be recruiting for an experienced Conveyancing professional to join the Residential Property team in Cambridge, please note some travel and out of hours working will be required for business development, meetings and training purpose.

This is a full-time permanent role that is office based and comes with flexible working options.

Key responsibilities in Conveyancing role:

• Manage a caseload of conveyancing matters, including freehold and leasehold sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfers of equity (training available).

• Liaise proactively with third parties to keep all parties informed of transaction progress.

• Conclude cases efficiently while adhering to service level agreements, quality standards, and client expectations.

• Undertake post-completion tasks independently to ensure cases are closed accurately.

• Provide technical expertise and support to team members as needed.

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of probate sales and assents.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, protecting clients and the business.

• Confidently develop working relationships with all external providers and building professional networks.

• Providing a full and comprehensive legal service to all clients, ensuring all their legal needs are met.

Key skills and experience required:

• Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, Chartered Legal Executive, or equivalent, with demonstrable experience managing varied conveyancing caseloads.

• Expertise in complex legal matters, including Probate Sales, Shared Ownership, New Builds, Lease Extensions, and more (broad experience is advantageous).

• Proficient in resolving technical issues and rectifying title defects.

• Confident with all MS Office packages and previous case management system (CMS) experience.

• Exceptional time management and organisational skills.

• Analytical, diligent, and confident in using Management Information (MI) to achieve outcomes.

• Professional under pressure, with outstanding communication abilities across all levels.

Reward and development:

Buckles recognise the success of every employee; working with you to ensure you have what you need to maximise your potential and develop your career.

Alongside a host of development, professionally and personally, we offer some fantastic benefits, which include (but not limited to):

• Enhanced annual leave + all UK Bank Holidays.

• An additional day for your birthday each year (or closest working day to your birthday).

• Additional annual leave on Christmas Eve (1 full day) and New Years Eve (half day PM) if these days fall on a normal working day.

• Private healthcare options for you and your family – via Bupa.

• Free healthcare cash back plans for you and your family.

• Enhanced pension – 5% matched contribution by Buckles.

• Ability to buy additional holiday – up to 5 days per year.

• Group Life Assurance – 4 x your annual salary.

To apply:

Please submit an up-to-date CV demonstrating your skills and experience that are suitable for this role.

We are an equal opportunity and disability-inclusive employer and value diversity across the firm. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or parental or caring status.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to the recruitment process. If you would prefer to discuss this confidentially, please email careers@buckles-law.co.uk and add the job title in the subject line of the email.