Job Description

Residential Conveyancer

Taunton | Full-Time | Permanent

As a specialist conveyancing legal recruiter working closely with respected firms across the South West, I’m currently supporting a well-established, multi-office law firm in their search for an experienced Residential Conveyancer to join their growing property team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident fee earner who enjoys managing a varied and high-quality caseload, including complex and development matters, within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Role

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality residential conveyancing services to a broad client base, ensuring each transaction is progressed efficiently, compliantly and with exceptional client care.

The caseload will include:

• Sales and purchases (freehold and leasehold)
• Registered and unregistered titles
• New build transactions
• Shared ownership and Help to Buy
• Right to Buy matters
• Remortgages
• Equity release
• Lease extensions and deeds of variation
• Setting up leasehold developments
• Complex residential transactions

You will take ownership of files from instruction through to completion, ensuring thorough due diligence, accurate legal advice, and consistent communication throughout.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied residential conveyancing caseload with minimal supervision
• Handling all aspects of leasehold developments and more complex matters
• Ensuring full compliance and due diligence across transactions
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of residential property law and related schemes
• Conducting legal research where required to support accurate advice
• Delivering exceptional client service at all stages of the transaction
• Meeting time recording and billing targets
• Keeping files organised and progressed efficiently
• Collaborating with colleagues to support wider team workflow
• Building strong internal and external relationships in line with the firm’s client-focused ethos

About You

• Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, Legal Executive, or experienced Residential Conveyancer
• Strong technical knowledge across a broad range of residential property matters
• Confident handling complex transactions and development work
• Commercially aware with the ability to meet targets
• Organised, proactive and client-focused
• A strong team player who values collaboration

The Opportunity

This firm has built a strong reputation in the local market and offers:

• A supportive, established property team
• High-quality work including development and scheme-based transactions
• A positive, professional working culture
• The option to be based in Wells, Street or Taunton

If you’re considering your next move in residential conveyancing and would like a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please get in touch directly. xbpsjku

For a confidential conversation, contact Hannah Williams directly for a confidential call or apply direclty below.