Conveyancer in Sunderland

Take the next step in your residential conveyancing career. We're delighted to be working with a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Newcastle upon Tyne to recruit an experienced Conveyancer / Conveyancing Solicitor to join its busy and well-established residential property team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced conveyancer who is confident managing their own caseload and is looking to join a supportive, collaborative team where quality, client care and professional development are genuinely valued.

As a Conveyancer / Conveyancing Solicitor, you'll manage your own residential conveyancing caseload with a high degree of autonomy, while working as part of a large and supportive property team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied residential conveyancing caseload, working towards a caseload of approximately 90-120 files.
• Handling transactions from instruction through to completion with minimal supervision.
• Dealing with a range of more complex matters, including leasehold, remortgages, Transfers of Equity, new builds, shared ownership, company purchases and auctions.
• Managing redemptions and other associated residential property matters.
• Reviewing title reports and signing off files for exchange where appropriate.
• Ensuring files are progressed efficiently while maintaining excellent standards of client care.
• Meeting agreed time recording, billing and performance targets.
• Conducting regular file reviews to ensure compliance, accuracy and quality.
• Supporting and mentoring junior fee earners, sharing knowledge and best practice.
• Contributing to business development initiatives and identifying opportunities to improve departmental processes.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider property department.

We're looking for an experienced Conveyancer or Conveyancing Solicitor with at least five years' experience of independently managing a varied residential conveyancing caseload. You'll ideally bring:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience managing your own residential conveyancing files.
• Strong technical knowledge across residential property transactions.
• Experience handling complex matters and the ability to identify and resolve issues proactively.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
• The ability to manage a substantial caseload effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and client-care skills.
• A professional, proactive and collaborative approach.
• The confidence to work independently while also supporting and mentoring colleagues.
• An interest in contributing to business development and continuous improvement.

This is an opportunity to join a large, friendly and supportive property team where you'll have the autonomy to manage your own work while benefiting from a strong support structure around you. You'll benefit from:

• A supportive team environment, with experienced colleagues and structured supervision.
• Dedicated support, including personal assistant assistance, support with quotes and file opening, and post-completion administration.
• Professional development, with regular training, supervision and a comprehensive induction.
• Career progression, with opportunities to develop into senior roles and take on additional responsibility.
• Autonomous working, giving experienced professionals the trust and flexibility to manage their caseload effectively.
• Flexible working, including homeworking options where appropriate.
• A strong focus on work-life balance, with generous annual leave, additional time off and other wellbeing initiatives.
• Recognition and profile development, with opportunities to build your professional profile through legal directories, awards and other initiatives.

If you're an experienced Conveyancer or Conveyancing Solicitor looking for a role where you can take ownership of your caseload, develop your career and work within a genuinely supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.