Full job descriptionSenior Residential Conveyancer | Peterlee, Durham| £ | Flexible working

Are you an experienced Conveyancer ready to take the next step into leadership, but haven’t yet been given the opportunity?

A well-established high-street firm in Durham is looking for an experienced Residential Conveyancer to join its supportive, non-volume property team, offering a manageable caseload, no individual billing targets and a genuine focus on employee wellbeing.

You’ll have the opportunity to take greater responsibility for a small team, develop your leadership skills and progress towards managing the office – making this an ideal move for an ambitious Conveyancer looking for more than just another fee-earning role.
Perks
*No individual billing targets
*Manageable caseload of approximately 60 live matters
*Non-volume, client-focused conveyancing
*Genuine progression into head of department and partnership
*Flexible working hours
*Full-time, part-time and four-day weeks considered
*Strong staff retention and an internal-promotion culture
*Collaborative departmental decision-making
*Established local client and estate-agent relationships

What You’ll Be Doing
*Managing residential transactions from instruction through to completion
*Handling freehold sales and purchases, remortgages, transfers and new builds
*Delivering a personal and responsive service to clients
*Working closely with estate agents, lenders and other professionals
*Supporting the day-to-day running of the Peterlee office
*Developing relationships with local agents and helping grow the operation
*Supporting junior colleagues and taking on leadership responsibility

You will be:
*An experienced Residential Conveyancer who can run a caseload independently
*Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or CILEX qualification preferred, although strong unqualified conveyancers will be considered
*Excellent technical, organisational and client-care skills
*Someone committed, approachable and comfortable working within a close-knit team
*An outgoing, hands-on person who can build local professional relationships
*Leadership or supervisory experience would be advantageous but is not essential
If you’re looking for quality work, sensible caseloads and a genuine opportunity to develop your career, this position is well worth exploring.
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