Conveyancer in Colchester

Location: Oldham

Salary: £38,000–£50,000 Depending on Qualifications and experience + Clear Route to Head of Department

Are you an experienced residential conveyancer looking for genuine progression, a manageable caseload, and a supportive, award‑winning team environment? This is an excellent opportunity to join our client’s thriving conveyancing department in Oldham, with a clear pathway to senior leadership for the right person.

The Opportunity

Our client is a well‑established, multi‑office law firm with an excellent reputation in the local and wider North West market. They offer high‑quality residential property work, a loyal client base, and a modern, forward‑thinking approach to how they support both clients and staff.

You will manage your own mixed residential caseload from instruction to completion, with strong administrative and technical support, realistic targets, and genuine input into how the department continues to grow. This role is available on a full‑time or part‑time, permanent basis.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a busy, mixed residential caseload including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity and new build matters.
• Handle files autonomously from instruction to post‑completion, with appropriate supervision where required.
• Take new client enquiries, provide clear initial advice, and convert leads into instructions.
• Draft and review contracts, correspondence and legal documents using the firm’s case management system.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, brokers, lenders and other solicitors to progress matters efficiently.
• Proactively manage key dates and deadlines, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and lender requirements.
• Contribute to business development, helping to maintain and grow referrer relationships and local networks.

About Our Client

Our client is:

• An award‑winning, multi‑office law firm offering a full range of legal services.
• Known for combining traditional client care with a modern, commercial approach.
• Committed to training, development and progression, with clear routes for ambitious fee earners.
• Highly regarded in the local market, with a strong pipeline of residential work and repeat clients.

For the successful candidate, this means:

• Exposure to good‑quality residential property work.
• The chance to shape the future of the conveyancing department.
• Realistic prospects of progression to a more senior or leadership role (e.g. Team Leader / Head of Department) over time.

Experience & Requirements

To be considered, you will need:

• Qualified or equivalent experience: Licensed Conveyancer, Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) or experienced Residential Conveyancing Fee Earner.
• Residential conveyancing experience: Typically 3+ years’ experience running your own residential conveyancing caseload.
• Technical skills: Strong experience across freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity and ideally some new build exposure.
• Confident using case management systems and MS Office.
• Client care & communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a professional, client‑focused approach.
• Proven ability to manage client expectations and maintain strong relationships.
• Teamwork & organisation: Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a busy department.
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail and the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.
• Business development mindset: A willingness to network, build connections and develop referrer relationships in the local area.

Personal Attributes

The role will suit someone who:

• Is reliable, diligent and detail‑focused.
• Has a positive, ‘can do’ attitude and enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Is self‑motivated, with the confidence to run files autonomously while being a supportive team player.
• Remains calm and professional under pressure, with a solutions‑focused approach.

Benefits & Rewards

In addition to a competitive salary, our client offers:

• Competitive salary: £38,000–£50,000 DOE
• Company pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Additional day’s leave for your birthday each year
• Death in service cover at 4x salary
• Supportive, friendly team environment with ongoing training and development
• Genuine career progression opportunities, including a potential route to senior or leadership roles within the department

How to Apply

To discuss this position in confidence or to apply, please contact: Lee Hawthorne-Finch – People and Talent Director Email: lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com Please send your CV and a brief summary of your relevant residential conveyancing experience and current salary expectations. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Your details will not be shared with our client without your prior consent.