Property Lawyer in Stockport

At ONP Solicitors, we know that moving home is about much more than bricks and mortar. It’s a significant moment in people’s lives, and we’re passionate about making the home-moving experience something to be celebrated, not tolerated.

Part of Movera, a group of home-moving brands including Cavendish Legal Group and CAL, we’re building a business that’s ready for what’s next - combining great people, technology and new ideas to keep moving forward. We’re looking for experienced conveyancing professionals who are confident with technology, open to progressive ways of working and excited by the opportunity to keep learning and developing.

Why join us?

• Be part of where conveyancing is going: We’re continually looking for smarter and simpler ways to work, investing in technology and embracing new ideas.
• Make a difference to every move: We want every person who comes into contact with us to feel that their move matters - that they’ve been listened to, kept informed and genuinely looked after.
• Work with great people: We’ve built a collaborative, friendly and inclusive culture that feels good to be part of, where people share knowledge, celebrate each other’s successes and solve problems together.
• Keep developing: Whether you want to develop your technical expertise, learn new ways of working or take the next step in your career, we’ll give you the support and opportunities to keep moving forward.
• Work in a way that works for you: Choose the flexibility that suits you, with opportunities to work fully remotely or from our offices in Stockport, Leeds or Cardiff.
• Join a business with ambition: We’re ambitious about what we can achieve and want people who share that ambition.

The Role:

Following a comprehensive training programme, you’ll join one of our Conveyancing teams. You’ll manage a caseload aligned to your experience, covering freehold and leasehold transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process the sale/purchase from instruction through to completion liaising with all parties.
• Proactively communicate and build strong relationships with clients and third parties.
• Provide an exceptional service both to the client, introducers and third parties.
• Recognise potential risks and resolve issues without putting the client or business at risk.
• Ensure that all allocated files are maintained in good order in compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLA’s).
• Prepare and issue contract papers on any related sale.
• Thoroughly deal with any sale enquiries.
• Analyse search results.
• Display exceptional organisation to target matters for exchange and completion.
• Liaise with mortgage lenders regarding drawing down client funds.
• Dealing with exchange of contracts and legal completion.

What you’ll need:

• Experience managing your own conveyancing caseload.
• A passion for delivering excellent client service.
• Great written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail.

What we offer:

This is a full-time, permanent position (Monday to Friday) with a benefits package designed to help you thrive:

• 27 days holiday + your birthday off!
• Health cash plan.
• Buy/sell 5 days per annum.
• Build up more annual leave after 1 years’ service.
• Free conveyancing legal fees.
• Moving home days off.
• Volunteering days.
• Retailer discounts and frequent socials.

At Movera, we celebrate diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to discuss how we can support you.

DBS and Financial Checks: Please note that as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and trustworthy workplace, all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory completion of DBS checks and financial background checks.