Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers is pleased to present an excellent opportunity for an experienced Residential Conveyancer to join a busy and growing property team in Dulverton.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys the variety of rural property work, with scope to build long-term relationships with clients and local professional contacts.
About the Client
Our client is a well-established law firm with a strong presence across the South West. They offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, with genuine investment in their people’s ongoing development.
About the Role
You will manage a full caseload of residential conveyancing matters, including sales, purchases, new build, transfers of equity, shared ownership and remortgages.
The role also covers rural and agricultural property transactions, land, and other more complex matters. You’ll work closely with clients, estate agents, lenders and other solicitors throughout.
Residential Conveyancer Responsibilities
- Managing a caseload of residential property transactions from instruction to completion
- Providing clear, practical advice to clients on a wide range of conveyancing matters
- Conducting title checks, preparing and reviewing contracts, and managing exchange and completion
- Handling transactions involving rural and agricultural properties, land and associated issues
- Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and other solicitors
- Ensuring compliance with current legislation, SRA regulations and CQS requirements
- Maintaining accurate case records on the case management system
- Identifying and mitigating risk in line with firm policies
Residential Conveyancer Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer with conveyancing experience
- 3+ years’ PQE or equivalent experience in residential property law
- Strong knowledge of the conveyancing process and associated legislation
- Experience in leasehold, new build and shared ownership transactions
- Comfortable handling complex property matters
- Knowledge of AML and CQS requirements
- Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills
- Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in legal case management systems and Microsoft Office
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Company health cash plan
- Enhanced annual leave
- Social events and seasonal gifts
- Recruitment referral scheme
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Supportive and inclusive working environment
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a technically strong conveyancer who thrives on variety, including the complexity of rural and agricultural matters. You’ll work well independently, with a genuine commitment to client care and building lasting relationships.
For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers:
📱 01392 642518
📨 sophia@avocetlegal.co.uk