£40K/yr to £60K/yr
St Albans, England
Permanent, Variable

Residential Conveyancer

Posted by Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment .

Are you a skilled Residential Conveyancer looking to elevate your career? I'm working with a leading law firm in St Albans that is seeking an experienced professional to join their dynamic team.

Position Details:

  • Role: Residential Conveyancing Solicitor/CILEX/Licensed Conveyancer
  • Location: St Albans
  • Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
  • Working Arrangements: Hybrid working available

Why This Firm?

  • Competitive Salary of up to £60,000, depending on your experience
  • Hybrid Working options for a flexible work-life balance
  • Attractive Bonus Scheme that rewards your contributions
  • Comprehensive Pension Scheme to support your future
  • Enhanced Holiday Entitlement for ample time to recharge
  • Supportive Work Environment with excellent opportunities for growth and career progression

Key Responsibilities:

As a Residential Conveyancing Solicitor/CILEX/Licensed Conveyancer, you will manage a broad range of residential property matters, including but not limited to:

  • Freehold and Leasehold Sales and Purchases: Handling the entire process of buying and selling properties, including drafting contracts, managing negotiations, and ensuring smooth completions.
  • Transfers of Equity: Managing the legal aspects of transferring property ownership between parties, often in cases of divorce, separation, or financial restructuring.
  • Re-mortgages: Handling the legal process when clients wish to refinance their property, ensuring that all lender requirements are met.
  • New Build Transactions: Managing purchases of new build properties, including dealing with developers, reviewing contracts, and ensuring compliance with Help to Buy schemes where applicable.
  • Shared Ownership: Navigating the complexities of shared ownership schemes, including initial purchases and subsequent staircasing transactions.
  • Lease Extensions and Enfranchisements: Advising and assisting clients with extending leases or purchasing the freehold of their property.
  • First Registrations: Handling the registration of unregistered land with the Land Registry, often encountered with older properties.
  • Buy-to-Let and Investment Properties: Advising landlords and investors on the purchase and management of rental properties, including compliance with legal requirements.

What You Need:

  • Qualified Solicitor, CILEX, or Licensed Conveyancer with solid experience in residential conveyancing.
  • Proven ability to handle your own caseload independently.
  • Excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a firm that truly values its team members and offers a supportive environment where your career can thrive.

Interested?

I'd love to discuss this opportunity with you further. Please send your CV and cover letter to or reach out to me directly at

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