Eventus Legal are seeking a Residential Conveyancer to join a friendly and well-established law firm on a permanent, full-time basis in Stoke-on-Trent. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced conveyancing professional to join a supportive Residential Property team that is committed to delivering a high-quality and client-focused service.

The role offers hybrid working , genuine career progression opportunities and a positive working culture with realistic targets that support work-life balance.

Role Responsibilities

The Residential Conveyancer will play a key role within the Residential Property department, managing a varied residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to post-completion. You will work collaboratively with colleagues and department heads while maintaining high standards of client care and compliance throughout the transaction process.

The day-to-day job duties within this role include:

• Overseeing a varied caseload of residential property matters from initial instruction through to completion
• Preparing and processing legal documents associated with residential transactions
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and third parties throughout the conveyancing process
• Reviewing legal paperwork and identifying any issues requiring further investigation
• Coordinating property searches and communicating outcomes to clients where appropriate
• Managing financial documentation connected to transactions, including mortgage and redemption information
• Supporting the progression of matters through exchange and completion stages
• Carrying out client due diligence and anti-money laundering checks in line with compliance requirements
• Assisting with post-completion matters and Land Registry submissions
• Preparing and submitting SDLT documentation where required
• Maintaining accurate file management and ensuring records are updated consistently

Person Specification

The successful Residential Conveyancer will have previous experience handling a residential property caseload independently and will enjoy working within a collaborative and client-focused team environment.

Applications are welcomed from Solicitors, Legal Executives, Licenced Conveyancers and those not formally qualified, but experienced in residential property matters.

Benefits and Rewards

The incoming Residential Conveyancer will benefit from joining a supportive and collaborative law firm that places genuine value on employee wellbeing, training and long-term career development.

In addition, you will be awarded with the following employee benefits:

• Competitive basic salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working with one day working from home following probation
• Pension plan
• Death in service benefit
• Enhanced maternity policy
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Healthcare cash plan
• Referral bonus scheme
• Unlimited access to training academy courses
• Ongoing career development opportunities
• Realistic targets to support a healthy work-life balance
• Supportive and approachable team culture

About the Company

This is a respected and growing law firm with a strong reputation for providing high-quality legal services to clients across the region. The firm is known for its approachable and collaborative culture, with client care placed at the centre of everything it does. Employees benefit from a supportive environment where teamwork, professional development and work-life balance are genuinely encouraged.

Next Steps

Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Residential Conveyancer job. Alternatively, if you are interested in learning more about this career-enhancing opportunity, please send your CV to Gemma Clarke at Eventus Legal gemma.clarke@eventuslegal.com or call 07950 196 168 for a confidential discussion.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me for a confidential discussion regarding your career.

The Eventus Recruitment Group are award-winning recruitment specialists operating across the UK and Ireland in the Legal, Finance and Financial Services sectors. Please note, the years’ experience and/or salary are listed in our advertisements as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.