Eventus Recruitment is seeking an experienced Residential Property Conveyancer with at least 3 years of fee-earning experience to join a well-established law firm based in Chichester, West Sussex. This is a full-time, permanent position offering salary of £35-50k (depending on experience), flexible hybrid working, a community-focused and collaborative environment, and strong long-term development opportunities within a respected firm that balances local values with the backing of a larger legal group.
Role Responsibilities
The successful Residential Property Conveyancer will be responsible for managing a caseload of residential property matters from inception to completion with minimal supervision. You will join a supportive team with strong paralegal and administrative support.
The day-to-day job duties within this role include:
- Managing your own caseload of sales, purchases, transfers of equity, and remortgages
- Advising clients and producing legal documents throughout the transaction lifecycle
- Liaising with clients, third parties, and relevant organisations to progress matters
- Maintaining accurate records and compliance with regulatory requirements
- Contributing to the team’s billing and financial performance
- Supporting the wider team with mentoring, supervision, and best practice
Person Specification
The successful Residential Property Conveyancer will be an experienced and self-sufficient fee earner with a track record of successfully managing conveyancing files. You may be qualified as a Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, Legal Executive (CILEX), or qualified by experience.
You will possess the following experience, skills, and attributes:
- Minimum 3 years’ fee-earning experience in residential property
- Ability to handle high-volume caseloads efficiently and with care
- Confident managing transactions from instruction through to post-completion
- Excellent communication skills and commitment to client service
- Comfortable working independently after a supportive induction period
- Willingness to support business development and community initiatives
- Ability to commute to the Chichester office at least twice per week
Benefits and Rewards
You will benefit from working within a collaborative and professional office culture that truly values work-life balance and community connection. This firm offers:
- Hybrid working – minimum two days in office post-induction
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Competitive salary in line with experience
- Structured induction and ongoing mentorship
- Excellent paralegal support
- Group-wide Exceptional Award Scheme
- Good internal progression prospects within a nationally backed law firm
- Community engagement opportunities and CSR involvement
About the Company
This is a multi-award-winning legal firm based in Sussex and part of a nationally operating legal group. The firm has received accolades such as “Most Client-Focused Solicitors 2024 – Sussex”, and is known for its excellence in legal services, social mobility, and community support. They are B Corp accredited, demonstrating a strong ethical commitment to people and the planet. While part of a larger group, the Crawley office maintains a local, community-oriented culture, making it a fantastic place for those who value quality legal work with good work life balance.
Next Steps
Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Residential Property Conveyancer job. Alternatively, if you are interested in learning more about this 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 isn't 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.
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 of experience and salary listed are a guide only – we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who can demonstrate the skills required to succeed in this role.