Residential Conveyancer

Mallory Pryce • Full-time • Chichester, England, United Kingdom • 18h ago

We are seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancer to join our client's busy, client-focused property team. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of residential property matters, deliver excellent client care, ensure compliance with regulatory and firm procedures, and contribute to efficient team workflows.

This role provides exposure to a wide range of conveyancing matters including purchases, sales, remortgages, transfers of equity and leasehold work, and offers hybrid working arrangements.

Key responsibilities:

Manage residential property transactions from initial instruction through to completion and post-completion, ensuring timely progression and clear communication with clients and third parties.
Carry out client identity checks and ensure anti‑money laundering (AML) compliance, maintaining robust audit trails and accurate, audit‑ready case files in line with firm procedures.
Open, maintain and update electronic case files, recording clear case notes, milestones and actions to support effective file reviews and fee earner oversight.
Liaise professionally with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, surveyors, HM Land Registry, local authorities and other third parties to obtain documentation, chase outstanding items and manage expectations.
Prepare and check completion statements, manage disbursement requests and client account transactions, and assist with billing and fee recovery processes in accordance with firm policies.
Prepare and check standard documentation including client engagement letters, contract packs, transfers and Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with firm precedents.
Respond to routine client and third‑party enquiries by telephone and email, escalating complex issues promptly and keeping clients informed of progress.
Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline processes, update precedents and support the adoption of conveyancing technology and workflow enhancements.
Provide guidance and supervision to junior team members where required, sharing knowledge of procedures and assisting with induction and training activities.

Key skills and experience required:

Previous experience as a residential conveyancer within a law firm or conveyancing practice, handling common transaction types (sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity and leasehold matters).
Good understanding of residential property processes including HM Land Registry procedures, SDLT returns and leasehold documentation.
Knowledge of AML and client identification requirements and demonstrable experience maintaining audit‑ready files and compliance documentation.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail across multiple matters.
Confident and professional communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise effectively with clients, colleagues and external contacts.
Proactive, reliable and solutions‑focused with a willingness to develop technical knowledge, embrace new systems and support team improvements.

Benefits and working arrangements:

Hybrid working model with a mix of office and remote working as agreed with the team.
Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.
Access to training and development to support career progression within the property team.
Supportive, client‑focused environment that values continuous improvement and collaborative working.

How to apply:

Please submit your CV and a covering statement outlining your relevant experience and eligibility to work in the UK. Applications will be reviewed on receipt and shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.