Residential Property Lawyer

Overview

In this role you will join a respected real estate team in Manchester to handle a varied residential conveyancing caseload. You will advise private clients, investors and lenders, progressing matters from instruction to completion with a high degree of autonomy and partner support. The role offers quality work, professional development and clear progression opportunities within a collaborative firm. You will impact complex property matters while maintaining high professional standards and client-focused service.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary up to DOE
• autonomy
• career progression
• supportive culture
• high-quality work
• professional development

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied residential conveyancing caseload from instruction to completion
• Advise private clients, investors and lenders on a broad range of transactions
• Handle freehold and leasehold sales/purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, and new build properties
• Work on auctions and bridging finance matters
• Provide commercially focused advice and progress matters efficiently
• Collaborate with an experienced Partner to ensure high standards of service

Key requirements

• Solicitors, Licensed Conveyancers or Chartered Legal Executives with 2+ PQE or equivalent
• Proven track record of independently managing a full residential conveyancing caseload
• Experience with freehold and leasehold transactions
• Knowledge of the Building Safety Act is advantageous
• Excellent technical ability, organisational and communication skills
• Experience using case management systems; mentoring or supporting junior colleagues is beneficial

• strong organisational skills
• clear communication
• proactive and client-focused approach
• residential conveyancing expertise
• case management systems
• knowledge of Building Safety Act (advantageous)

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