Residential Conveyancer

Residential Conveyancer

Location: West Kirby, Wirral

Job Type: Permanent | Full-time

Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm

The Opportunity

Paradigm Employment Services is recruiting an experienced Residential Conveyancer on behalf of an established and highly regarded law firm in Wirral, Merseyside.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced conveyancing professional looking to join a supportive, people-focused practice where client care, teamwork, professional development and employee wellbeing are genuinely valued.

You will take responsibility for your own residential property caseload, managing transactions from initial instruction through to completion and post-completion. Importantly, you will be supported by a dedicated, full-time, office-based Conveyancing Assistant, allowing you to focus on progressing matters, advising clients and delivering an excellent service.

The firm offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000 depending on experience, alongside hybrid working following probation, generous annual leave, bonus opportunities and a strong range of employee benefits.

The Role

You will manage a varied residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to completion, providing clear, proactive advice and maintaining excellent communication with clients and all parties involved in the transaction.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing your own residential conveyancing caseload from initial instruction through to completion
• Taking client instructions and providing clear, practical and timely advice
• Reviewing and advising on searches, mortgage offers, surveys and ownership documentation
• Drafting and finalising contracts, TR1s, SDLT documentation and associated conveyancing paperwork
• Liaising with lenders, estate agents, solicitors and other parties throughout the transaction
• Ensuring relevant lender requirements are satisfied
• Coordinating exchange of contracts and completion
• Monitoring key dates including mortgage expiry, exchange and completion deadlines
• Completing client due diligence, conflict checks and ongoing matter risk assessments
• Reviewing source of funds and source of wealth requirements
• Advising on SDLT liabilities and any required indemnity policies
• Completing post-completion requirements including SDLT payments and Land Registry applications
• Keeping clients informed throughout their transaction and effectively managing expectations
• Maintaining accurate case management, time recording and billing information
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant professional and regulatory obligations
• Developing strong relationships with clients and professional contacts
• Contributing to networking and business development activity where appropriate

About You

We are looking for an experienced conveyancing professional who is confident managing their own caseload and providing a high standard of client care.

You will ideally have:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience managing your own residential conveyancing caseload
• Strong knowledge of the residential property transaction process
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• The ability to confidently manage client expectations
• Strong organisational and case management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good analytical and problem-solving ability
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of the wider property market
• The ability to prioritise effectively and manage multiple transactions and deadlines
• A calm, resilient approach when working under pressure
• A proactive and positive attitude
• An interest in developing professional relationships and supporting business development

Above all, you will be someone who takes pride in providing a responsive, professional and client-focused conveyancing service.

Salary & Benefits

The successful candidate will receive a salary of up to £45,000 depending on experience, together with a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Annual leave starting at 20 days and increasing depending on experience/PQE, with up to 25 days' annual leave
• Bank holidays in addition to annual leave
• 3 additional days' leave between Christmas and New Year
• Birthday leave
• Paid sick leave
• Dependants' leave
• Hybrid working following successful completion of probation
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Medicash health benefit following 6 months' service
• Staff discounts on Wills, LPAs and Residential Conveyancing following 6 months' service
• Staff wellbeing initiatives and social events
• Bonus scheme
• Employee referral programme
• Employee recognition initiatives
• Client care quarterly rewards
• Structured probation and performance reviews
• Annual salary and bonus review

The firm would ideally like the successful candidate to be office-based during the initial six-month probationary period, with hybrid working available thereafter.

Applications from experienced candidates seeking a four-day working week will also be considered.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join an established practice that places real emphasis on support, guidance, learning, teamwork and employee wellbeing.

You'll have the autonomy to manage your own caseload while benefiting from dedicated administrative support and being part of a collaborative Residential Property team.

For an experienced Conveyancer looking for a role offering up to £45,000, genuine support, flexibility and a strong benefits package, this is an excellent opportunity to explore.

About Paradigm Employment Services

Paradigm Employment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this permanent vacancy.

We specialise in connecting experienced professionals with quality opportunities across the UK and provide a confidential, consultative recruitment service throughout the process.

Apply today for a confidential discussion and further information about the firm and opportunity.