New Job Opening: Conveyancer in Ipswich, UK

Job Description

Residential Conveyancer (1+ PQE / Experienced Fee Earner)

Location: Ipswich Area

Salary: £35,000 – £50,000+ DOE/PQE

Are you an ambitious Conveyancer or experienced Property Fee Earner seeking a refreshing alternative to traditional high-volume practice, backed by realistic billing targets, lucrative uncapped bonuses, and genuine operational autonomy? Our client is a rapidly expanding, modern law firm near Ipswich known for its people-centric culture, manageable caseload capacities, and progressive technology. Experiencing continued growth across their property department, they are seeking a motivated Conveyancer (1+ PQE) to manage a varied residential caseload, deliver exceptional client care, and advance their career within a supportive environment.

The Opportunity

In this key fee-earning role, you will manage a full, diverse residential conveyancing caseload from initial instruction through to completion and post-completion. Supported by modern Legal Case Management Systems (CMS) and dedicated administrative assistance, you will handle freehold, leasehold, re-mortgage, and transfer of equity transactions while maintaining direct, clear communication with clients and estate agents. Designed for a proactive practitioner who values work-life balance and earning potential, this role offers high day-to-day flexibility, flexible/hybrid working, and a structured, transparent pathway to Senior Conveyancer level.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

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  Qualifications & Experience: Licensed Conveyancer (CLC), Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive (FCILEx) with 1+ years’ post-qualification experience (PQE), or an experienced Legal Executive/Paralegal with a proven track record of independently running a full conveyancing caseload.

  
  


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  Full Caseload Management: Comprehensive knowledge of UK residential property law and conveyancing procedures, with demonstrated ability to manage freehold and leasehold sales, purchases, re-mortgages, and transfers of equity from file opening to completion.

  
  


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  Legal Technology & CMS: Proficiency using modern Legal Case Management Systems, digital conveyancing portals, and automated document workflows to maximize file efficiency.

  
  


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  Client Care & Communication: Outstanding client-facing skills, providing empathetic, proactive, and clear updates throughout the conveyancing journey.

  
  


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  Commercial Mindset: Proactive approach to building relationships with local estate agents, mortgage brokers, and referrers to support departmental growth.

  
  

Package & Working Structure

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  Competitive Base Salary: £35,000 – £50,000 base salary per annum (commensurate with qualification, PQE, and overall fee-earning experience).

  
  


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  Uncapped Bonus Scheme: Lucrative, transparent bonus structure with realistic, achievable thresholds designed to directly reward individual performance and quality.

  
  


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  Agile Working Structure: Flexible working options and hybrid remote/office arrangements supported.

  
  


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  Comprehensive Benefits: Workplace pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays, payment of professional membership fees (SRA, CILEx, CLC), and full continuous professional development (CPD) funding.

  
  


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  Career Progression: Defined progression pathways into Senior Conveyancer and Team Leader roles within an expanding practice.

  
  


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  Culture & Wellbeing: Collaborative, people-focused working environment with regular team socials, firm-wide events, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

  
  

How to Apply

To discuss this position in complete confidence or request a full position profile, please contact David Hawthorne-Finch directly:

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  Email: [email protected]

  
  

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. All applications and enquiries are treated with the strictest confidence, and candidate details are never shared without prior express consent.