Residential Conveyancer / New Home

TSR Legal are delighted to be working with a growing and highly regarded legal practice in Taunton that is looking to expand its Residential Property team with the appointment of an experienced Residential Conveyancer. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and client-focused legal professional to join a busy and collaborative team handling a broad range of residential property matters. The successful candidate will have experience managing their own caseload and will be confident handling transactions from instruction through to post-completion.

The role offers high-quality work, ongoing professional development, and the chance to join a supportive environment where career progression is actively encouraged.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters, including:

• Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• New build and new homes transactions
• Shared ownership matters
• Transfers of equity
• Remortgages
• Title checking and reporting
• Managing exchange and completion processes
• Handling matters from initial instruction through to post-completion

You will work closely with clients, estate agents, lenders, developers, and third parties to ensure transactions progress efficiently while maintaining excellent standards of client care throughout.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a full residential conveyancing caseload independently
• Provide clear, practical, and commercially focused legal advice to clients
• Conduct title investigations and resolve title queries
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documentation and contracts
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, brokers, and other solicitors
• Ensure compliance with SRA regulations, AML requirements, and CQS protocols
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records using case management systems
• Identify and manage risk in accordance with internal policies and procedures
• Deliver exceptional levels of client service and maintain strong professional relationships
• Support the wider conveyancing team where required

Applications are welcomed from:

• Qualified Solicitors
• Chartered Legal Executives
• Licensed Conveyancers
• Experienced Residential Property Fee Earners

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience managing a residential conveyancing caseload
• Strong technical knowledge across residential property transactions
• Experience handling leasehold, new build, and shared ownership matters
• A sound understanding of AML regulations and CQS requirements
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive and positive approach to client care
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced team environment
• Experience dealing with more complex residential property matters would be advantageous

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Company health cash plan
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive and inclusive working culture
• Social events and seasonal gifts
• Genuine long-term career progression opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Residential Conveyancer looking to join a progressive and people-focused firm where your experience and contribution will be genuinely valued.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Kirsty at TSR Legal.