Residential Conveyancer

Eventus Recruitment are seeking a Residential Conveyancer or Legal Executive to join a team based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. This is a full-time, permanent job. Benefits include a generous holiday allowance, flexible working hours and genuine career progression.

Role Responsibilities

The incoming Residential Conveyancer will be responsible for dealing with residential conveyancing matters at all stages, from taking the client’s initial instructions through to archiving, in accordance with office and accounts procedures. You will also be responsible for:

• Taking instructions from clients and advising accordingly.
• Obtaining and preparing file documentation.
• Billing files and obtaining monies due to the firm from the clients and other parties.
• Delegated supervisory responsibilities as and when required
• Maintaining legal knowledge and skills

Person Specification

The successful candidate will have extensive experience of freehold and leasehold transactions and be able to work with minimum supervision. You will also be able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

• Ability to present and argue a case orally and in writing.
• Possess a keen eye for detail.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Have the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Benefits and Rewards

You will be joining an incredibly friendly, supportive and professional firm with a positive working environment. The firm operates as a close-knit team and are highly regarded in the local legal market. Other benefits include:

• Profit sharing scheme (tax-free on payments up to £3,600 per year), subject to 12+ months employment at the end of the calendar year.
• Holiday entitlement starting at 23 days, increasing to 26 days after 1 year and 31 days after 5 years’ service (pro-rata for part-time employees).
• Flexible working hours
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme (subject to HMRC eligibility) with 5% Employer contributions (6% for Partners).
• Death in Service Life Assurance (3 times salary).
• Private Health Insurance after 1 year’s employment.
• Paycare Health Cash Plan to help with the cost of optical, dental and other health expenses for employees and their dependants (employee paid contributions).
• Discounted bus travel.
• Professional membership / subscription support.
• Regular social events including summer BBQ and a Christmas party.

About the Company

This is an exciting opportunity to join a reputable law firm in Leeds, with a friendly and supportive team. The firm is keen to grow and support their staff to progress.

Next Steps

Apply now to be considered for this career enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Residential Conveyancerrole in Leeds, please send your CV to Lucy Evans at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email or call us.

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 in the Legal, Finance and Financial Services sectors across the UK. 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 are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Our privacy policy can be found on the bottom of our website.