Role: Residential Conveyancer
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 DOE
Hours: Monday – Friday (9am – 5pm)
Location: Swansea (Hybrid) 3 days in office
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancer to join a well-established and growing legal team in Swansea. This is an excellent opportunity for a Residential Conveyancer to take ownership of a varied and high-quality caseload, managing residential property transactions from instruction through to completion while delivering an outstanding client experience.
The successful Residential Conveyancer will work closely with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other legal professionals to ensure transactions progress efficiently and smoothly. You will play a key role in guiding clients through the conveyancing process, proactively resolving issues and maintaining clear and effective communication at every stage.
As a Residential Conveyancer, you will become an integral part of a collaborative and supportive team, handling a diverse range of residential property matters while contributing to the continued success and growth of the Swansea office. This role offers the opportunity to build long-term client relationships, develop your career within a respected firm, and make a meaningful impact on the department's ongoing success.
Responsibilities
* Take ownership of a varied residential conveyancing caseload, managing transactions from instruction through to post-completion
* Handle a broad range of matters including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, and new-build transactions
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other legal professionals to ensure smooth progression of matters.
* Prepare, review, and issue legal documentation, contracts, and associated conveyancing paperwork
* Conduct title investigations, raise and respond to enquiries, and resolve issues that may affect the transaction process
* Ensure case files are maintained to a high standard, with full compliance to regulatory requirements and internal procedures
* Deliver an excellent client experience while achieving individual performance and billing targets
* Contribute to the continued development of the team by identifying efficiencies and supporting best practice initiatives
Skills & Attributes
The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to effectively manage a busy caseload and competing deadlines. A client-focused approach, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently are essential.
You will also demonstrate:
* Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
* Strong IT proficiency, including experience using conveyancing case management systems
* The ability to manage matters independently with minimal supervision.
* A proactive, commercial, and solutions-focused approach
* Strong problem-solving, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills
Experience
* Ideally possess a minimum of four years' residential conveyancing experience (QBE considered)
* Proven track record of independently managing a residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to completion
* Strong understanding of modern residential conveyancing procedures, systems, and compliance requirements
* Experience delivering high levels of client service within a fast-paced legal environment
Benefits
* Hybrid working arrangement
* Opportunity to join a supportive and growing conveyancing team with genuine scope for long-term career development
