Residential Conveyancer in Preston

Join a busy residential conveyancing team handling a broad range of residential property transactions. You will manage matters from initial instruction to completion, deliver excellent client service, ensure regulatory and file compliance, and help improve processes and adopt property technology. The firm is well established in the local market with a diverse client base including private individuals, landlords, developers and mortgage lenders. This role offers hybrid working, clear professional development pathways and involvement in firmwide improvement initiatives.

The caseload will include freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, lease extensions, shared ownership, new build transactions and leasehold enfranchisement matters. The ability to manage a personal caseload independently and provide pragmatic commercial advice is essential.

Key responsibilities:

• End-to-end management of residential conveyancing matters including sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, leases and lease extensions, new build transactions and shared ownership completions.
• Carry out detailed property due diligence, review title documents, searches, planning and local authority enquiries; identify and raise appropriate requisitions and ensure prompt resolution of issues.
• Prepare, review and negotiate transaction documentation including contracts, transfer deeds, mortgage documentation, SDLT returns and applications to HM Land Registry; manage exchanges and completions efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements including anti‑money laundering and client identification checks; maintain accurate and audit‑ready electronic and paper files in accordance with firm procedures.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, lenders, surveyors and other third parties to manage expectations, negotiate timescales and resolve transaction issues in a professional manner.
• Drive continuous improvement by reviewing and updating precedents, checklists and workflows; support the adoption of property technology and digital tools to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
• Where required, supervise and mentor junior fee earners and support staff; provide guidance on technical issues, file progression and best practice.

Key skills and experience required:

• At least 3 years experience working within Residential Conveyancing, as a Fee Earner.
• Strong technical knowledge of residential property law and HM Land Registry processes, with practical experience of drafting and reviewing contracts, transfer deeds and mortgage documentation.
• Sound understanding of compliance obligations including AML and file audit procedures, with a track record of maintaining audit‑ready files.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a professional manner when dealing with clients, colleagues and external stakeholders; ability to negotiate and resolve issues effectively.