Conveyancer

Manchester – £33,000 - £50,000

Experienced Residential Conveyancer – £33,000 to £50,000 DOE

�� Didsbury | �� Full-Time, Permanent 
 
Douglas Scott is working with a respected and expanding law firm looking to recruit a confident, experienced Residential Conveyancer to join their busy property team. If you're someone with a proven ability to run your own conveyancing files and support junior colleagues—regardless of formal qualifications—this is an excellent opportunity to step into a senior position with genuine autonomy.
 
�� What They’re Looking For
  • Significant experience managing a full residential property caseload from start to finish
  • Minimum of 2 years hands-on experience in conveyancing (no need to be CLC, ILEX or Solicitor-qualified)
  • Excellent working knowledge of:
    • Sales & purchases (freehold & leasehold)
    • Remortgages
    • Shared ownership & lease variations
  • Strong communication and client-handling skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Willingness to support and mentor junior team members
��‍�� Key Responsibilities
  • Manage a full caseload of residential conveyancing matters
  • Draft contracts, raise and respond to enquiries, conduct title checks, and manage completions
  • Liaise with clients, estate agents, lenders, and third parties
  • Ensure all legal documents and processes comply with current regulations
  • Submit Land Registry applications and deal with post-completion tasks
  • Provide supervision and guidance to assistants or junior conveyancers
  • Occasionally provide cover at other office locations as needed
  • Support departmental growth and maintain high client care standards
�� What’s on Offer
  • Salary: £33,000 – £50,000 DOE
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Opportunities for future progression
  • Hybrid working arrangements available (subject to office location)
  • Full administrative and compliance support
  • A role with real responsibility and impact within a growing conveyancing team
 

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Ryan McNamara

Head of North West & Yorkshire
0161 233 6360

ryan.mcnamara@douglas-scott.co.uk

Ryan McNamara, Head of North West and Yorkshire at Douglas Scott for over 6 years, specialises in Private Practice recruitment across the region. Since joining in 2018, Ryan has recruited for roles ranging from Legal Assistant to Partner, working with regional practices, boutique firms, and large national and international firms. He supports well-established departments and firms looking to expand into new areas of law.


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Residential Conveyancing
  • Type: Solicitor / FILEX
  • Salary: £33,000 - £50,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Manchester
  • Reference: 1246243

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