Residential Conveyancer

<h2>Job Description</h2><div><div><strong>Conveyancer – Derby, Modern well-established firm with a Family Feel,  £30,000 to £50,000</strong><br><br><strong>The firm</strong><br /> A well-established Derby-based firm with a strong reputation in residential property, known for delivering clear, practical advice and maintaining long-standing client relationships. Their conveyancing team is particularly well regarded for being efficient, communicative and calm under pressure—handling transactions smoothly while keeping clients fully informed throughout. You’ll find a culture here that balances quality with volume; big enough to provide a consistent pipeline of work, but still genuinely personable and supportive rather than process-driven.<br><br><strong>The role</strong><br><br><ul><li>Managing a full caseload of residential conveyancing matters including sales, purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity</li><li>Handling files from instruction through to completion with full autonomy</li><li>Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts and associated documentation</li><li>Providing clear, straightforward advice to clients, ensuring they feel informed and supported throughout</li><li>Liaising with estate agents, lenders, solicitors and third parties to keep transactions progressing efficiently</li><li>Conducting searches and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations</li><li>Maintaining accurate case management records and consistently meeting deadlines</li><li>Supporting junior colleagues and assisting with supervision where required</li><li>Ever found yourself frustrated by poor communication slowing deals down? This is an environment where keeping things moving and keeping clients updated is genuinely valued</li></ul><strong>You</strong><br><br><ul><li>Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Chartered Legal Executive</li><li>Proven experience managing your own residential conveyancing caseload</li><li>Confident working independently while contributing to a wider team</li><li>Strong communication skills with a focus on client care</li><li>Organised, proactive and comfortable managing competing deadlines</li><li>Professional, detail-focused and committed to delivering a high-quality service</li><li>Looking for a role where clients actually appreciate the service you provide rather than chasing you for updates? You’ll fit in well here</li></ul><strong>Benefits</strong><br><br><ul><li>Salary from £30,000 to £50,000 depending on experience</li><li>Dedicated administrative support to help you focus on fee earning</li><li>Access to a strong pipeline of quality work and established client relationships</li><li>Ongoing training and development opportunities</li><li>Supportive, team-focused working culture with a genuine emphasis on doing things properly</li></ul>If you are looking to join a firm where conveyancing is handled with care, efficiency and professionalism—and where you can take real ownership of your work—this is well worth exploring.<br><br> Contact Toby Ryan at QED Legal today for a confidential discussion and take the next step in a role where your work will actually be recognised.</div></div> Salary: GBP 30000 - 50000 per year

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