Company Description
Gardner Champion Solicitors is a long-established law firm that has been providing clear, practical legal advice since 1779. The firm supports clients with residential and commercial property transactions, estate planning for individuals and families, and commercially focused advice for businesses. Its conveyancing team aims to make every stage of buying or selling a home straightforward, applying the same clarity to litigation, wills, trusts, probate, and corporate matters. Gardner Champion Solicitors is regulated by the SRA and holds Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme and Lexcel accreditations, reflecting its commitment to quality and client service. The firm maintains a consistent standard of great service on every matter, regardless of size or complexity.
Role Description
This full-time Conveyancing Property Lawyer role is a hybrid position based in Wales, combining office-based work with some flexibility to work from home. The role involves managing a caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction to completion, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, and related property transactions. Day-to-day responsibilities include taking client instructions, providing clear legal advice, drafting and reviewing contracts and other property documentation, conducting title investigations and property searches, and liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, and other solicitors. The lawyer will ensure all transactions progress efficiently, maintain accurate file records, comply with regulatory and quality standards, and contribute to the firm’s reputation for straightforward, dependable service. Participation in team meetings, supporting colleagues, and helping to develop best practices within the conveyancing department are also expected.
Qualifications
- Qualified solicitor, licensed conveyancer, or legal executive with demonstrable experience in residential conveyancing and property law.
- Strong skills in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating property contracts and legal documents, with attention to detail and risk awareness.
- Ability to manage a varied conveyancing caseload, prioritize work effectively, and meet deadlines while maintaining high service standards.
- Clear and professional communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts in accessible terms to clients and stakeholders.
- Comfort with legal case management systems, digital document management, and standard office software to support efficient, compliant workflows.
- Sound knowledge of relevant UK property law, Land Registry procedures, mortgage and lender requirements, and SRA regulatory obligations.
- Commitment to ethical, non-discriminatory practice, client confidentiality, and adherence to quality standards such as CQS and Lexcel.
- Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, collaborating with colleagues in the office and remotely as business needs require.
- Experience in Welsh property markets or local knowledge of Wales is beneficial, as is previous work in a
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Conveyancing Property Lawyer in Wales employer: Gardner Champion Solicitors
Gardner Champion Solicitors is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and professional development. Located in Dewsbury, employees benefit from a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance, alongside opportunities for growth within the legal field. The firm is committed to fostering a positive environment where solicitors can thrive and make a meaningful impact in their community.
Contact Details:
Gardner Champion Solicitors Recruitment Team
