Residential Conveyancer
Location: Grantham, Lincolnshire
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Overview
A respected and long-established law firm is seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancer to join its Grantham team. This is an excellent opportunity to manage a varied caseload, work within a collaborative environment, and build strong relationships with clients and local property professionals.

The Role
You will be responsible for managing a full caseload of residential conveyancing matters from start to finish, ensuring exceptional client service throughout. The position will cover a range of transactions including standard residential sales and purchases, new build matters, and plot purchases.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle a full caseload of residential conveyancing transactions

• Generate new business and convert enquiries into instructions

• Conduct and review necessary property searches

• Deal with plot purchases and new build conveyancing matters

• Liaise effectively with clients, estate agents, developers, and other parties

• Produce standard contract documentation

• Identify cross-selling opportunities for other legal services

• Manage enquiries, exchanges, completions, and all post-completion tasks including SDLT submissions and Companies House filings

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in line with procedures

• Achieve agreed fee income and performance targets

• Stay informed of legal developments in conveyancing and maintain skills through ongoing training

Person Specification

Essential

• Experienced Conveyancer with a strong track record in residential property transactions

• Sound knowledge of the conveyancing process, Money Laundering Regulations, and Solicitors Accounts Rules

• Confident in managing matters from instruction to completion

• Excellent organisational, communication, and client care skills

• IT literate with experience using case management systems

• Able to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines

• Team-oriented with a proactive approach

Desirable

• Legal Executive or Solicitor qualification

• Experience with plot purchases and new build transactions

• Previous use of SOS Connect case management software