Eventus Recruitment is seeking a Conveyancer on a full time permanent basis to join an established law firm in Haywards Heath, West Sussex. This role offers hybrid working following onboarding, with three days office based and two days working from home. The position offers a supportive environment, quality work including both residential and commercial property matters, and strong earning potential. Salary is £45-55k with a bonus scheme paying up to 20 percent of billings, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, and structured support.

Role Responsibilities

The Conveyancer will be based in Haywards Heath, West Sussex and be responsible for managing their own caseload of residential and commercial conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion. Day to day responsibilities will include:

• Managing a caseload of residential and commercial conveyancing files including purchases, sales, freehold, and leasehold matters
• Case types including shared ownership, right to buy, auctions, limited company, unregistered property, lease extensions, and new builds
• Progressing matters from instruction through to completion in a timely and efficient manner
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, solicitors and the Land Registry to progress transactions
• Conducting title checks on freehold and leasehold properties
• Drafting contracts, preparing exchanges and managing completions
• Ensuring compliance with internal procedures, quality standards and risk management requirements
• Maintaining regular and clear communication with clients throughout the transaction
• Working collaboratively with support staff to ensure a high standard of service
• Accurate time recording and billing in line with firm expectations

Person Specification

The successful Conveyancer candidate will have experience managing a full residential conveyancing caseload, it is desirable though not essential to have commercial property experience, and you will demonstrate a strong client focused approach, as well as the following:

• Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer
• Minimum three years fee earning experience in residential conveyancing and ideally some commercial property experience
• Experience handling purchase, sale, freehold, and leasehold transactions
• Additional experience with shared ownership, right to buy, unregistered land, auctions, new builds, would be highly beneficial
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage workload effectively
• Excellent communication skills with a professional and approachable manner
• Good technical ability including title checking, raising and responding to enquiries, and contract drafting
• A collaborative team focused approach

Benefits and Rewards

• Salary between £45,000 and £55,000 depending on experience
• Bonus scheme paying up to 20% of billings
• Hybrid working following onboarding
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Supportive team environment with administrative assistance
• Opportunities for development and progression
• Social events

​​​​​​​About the Company

This role is with a well established law firm with a strong presence in the South East and a growing national profile. The firm is known for its straightforward approach, transparency on fees, and commitment to delivering a high quality client experience. It operates a modern hybrid model and supports long term career development within a collaborative and professional environment.

Next Steps

Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Conveyancer job. Alternatively, if you are interested in learning about this career enhancing job opportunity, please send your CV to Richard Hatchett at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at richard.hatchett@eventuslegal.com or contact 07495 734 342 for a confidential discussion.

If this job is not quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career.

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