Residential Conveyancer - 12-Month FTC (Maternity Cover)
East Birmingham
Salary: £32,000-£42,000
Fixed-Term Contract (12 Months), Full-Time
Start Date: January 2027
Are you an experienced Residential Conveyancer looking for your next opportunity within an established and professional legal firm?
Regional Recruitment are recruiting for a Residential Conveyancer to join an established legal firm based in East Birmingham on a 12-month fixed-term contract, covering maternity leave, starting in January 2027.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or experienced Conveyancer with 2-3 years' experience managing their own residential conveyancing caseload.
You will be responsible for managing a high-volume caseload of residential property sales, overseeing transactions from initial instruction through to post-completion. The successful candidate will be confident communicating professionally and effectively with clients, third parties, customers and colleagues, both over the telephone and in writing, while working to tight deadlines and maintaining a high standard of client service.
What's on Offer:
Competitive salary between £32,000 and £42,000, depending on experience
12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave
Full-time position
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Employee Assistance Programme
Option to buy and sell annual leave
Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
Health Shield Policy (following successful completion of probation)
Opportunity to join an established and professional legal team
Qualifications
Essential:
Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or experienced Conveyancer
2-3 years' experience managing your own residential conveyancing caseload
Experience managing conveyancing transactions from initial instruction through to post-completion
Strong knowledge of the residential property sales process
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Professional and confident telephone manner
Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team
Desirable:
Experience managing a high-volume residential property sales caseload
Experience dealing with clients and third parties throughout the conveyancing process
Familiarity with conveyancing case management systems
Previous experience working within an established residential conveyancing department
Roles & Responsibilities
Managing a high-volume caseload of residential property sales from initial instruction through to post-completion
Progressing transactions efficiently and ensuring all deadlines are met
Communicating professionally and effectively with clients, third parties, customers and colleagues
Handling client queries and providing regular updates throughout the conveyancing process
Reviewing and preparing relevant legal documentation
Liaising with solicitors, estate agents, mortgage lenders and other relevant parties
Ensuring all transactions are progressed accurately and in accordance with relevant legal requirements
Maintaining accurate case records and updating case management systems
Managing competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of client service
Working collaboratively with colleagues while taking responsibility for your own caseload
Supporting the wider conveyancing team with day-to-day responsibilities
Requirements
As a Residential Conveyancer, you will be expected to be organised, self-motivated and client-focused, with the ability to manage a busy caseload independently while working effectively as part of a team. You will need to have 2-3 years' experience managing your own residential conveyancing transactions from initial instruction through to post-completion.
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, committed and approachable, with a positive outlook and a professional manner. The successful candidate will be confident managing a high-volume caseload of residential property sales, communicating effectively with clients and third parties, and delivering an excellent standard of service while working to tight deadlines.
About Regional Recruitment
This position is being advertised by Regional Recruitment Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency established in 2008. We specialise in permanent, temporary, and contract opportunities across the Commercial, Construction, Industrial, Technology, and Engineering sectors.
If this Residential Conveyancer role is right for you, click to apply below. Alternatively call Ellie-Rose in the Commercial Team for more information on (phone number removed)