Residential Conveyancing Lawyer/Legal Executive – 3+ PQE

Overview

Experienced residential conveyancing lawyer or legal executive sought to join a busy private property team in Shrewsbury. You will manage a mixed caseload across freehold and leasehold transactions, remortgages, new builds and transfers of equity, working both independently and with the team. The role combines demanding casework with a strong client service focus and potential involvement in business development. You’ll contribute high-quality advice within a regulated framework while building lasting client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage a residential conveyancing caseload (freehold/leasehold sales and purchases)
• Handle remortgages, new build transactions and transfers of equity
• Maintain high service levels and meet competing deadlines
• Develop and maintain client relationships with agents and other professionals
• Support business development activities
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Work independently while collaborating with the team

Key requirements

• 3+ years’ experience in managing own residential conveyancing caseload
• Strong technical knowledge of residential conveyancing
• Excellent communication skills
• Solid experience using case management systems
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements
• Experience in landlord and tenant matters or leasehold extensions (advantageous)
• Eligible for Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer status
• Full-time or part-time availability

• strong organizational skills
• client-focused
• effective communication
• residential conveyancing expertise
• case management systems
• regulatory compliance knowledge

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