Eventus Recruitment is seeking a Residential Conveyancer on a full time permanent basis to join an established law firm in Haywards Heath, West Sussex. This role offers hybrid working following an initial training and onboarding, four days office based and one day working remotely from home. The position offers a supportive environment, quality work including both residential and commercial property matters, and strong earning potential. Salary is £50,000 to £65,000 (depending on experience), with a bonus scheme paying up to 20 percent of billings, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, and structured support.
Role Responsibilities
The Residential 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 Residential 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:
- Essential to be a qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer
- Minimum three years’ fee earning experience in residential conveyancing
- Commercial property experience is desirable but not essential
- 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
The incoming Residential Conveyancer will be based in Haywards Heath, West Sussex and will receive the following benefits:
- Salary between £50,000 and £65,000 depending on experience
- Bonus scheme paying up to 20% of billings
- Hybrid working following initial training and onboarding period
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Supportive team environment with administrative assistance
- Opportunities for development and progression
- Regular paid for company social events
About the Company
This role is with an established law firm with a strong presence in the West Sussex and surrounding areas. 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 Residential 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.
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