Senior Property Lawyer in Manchester

Are you an experienced Property Lawyer looking for a role where you can manage your own caseload, develop your career and maximise your earning potential?

At Conveyancing Direct Property Lawyers, part of the Connells Group, we're looking for a talented Senior Property Lawyer to join our growing team in Manchester. You'll play a key role in supporting clients through their home-moving journey while benefiting from the flexibility of hybrid working, uncapped bonus opportunities and the support of a leading UK property services business.

Everything we do is guided by our HOUSE Values:

Honesty - Building trusted relationships through clear communication and integrity.

Ownership - Taking responsibility for your caseload, making informed decisions and delivering positive outcomes.

Understanding - Recognising the unique needs of every client and colleague.

Service - Putting customers at the heart of every interaction and delivering an exceptional experience.

Excellence - Striving for the highest standards, continuously improving and sharing best practice with others.

You'll manage your own residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to completion, typically handling around 50 files, ensuring every transaction progresses efficiently and compliantly.

• Managing a varied caseload of freehold and leasehold sales and purchases from instruction through to post-completion.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, estate agents, lenders and other third parties throughout the conveyancing process.
• Drafting and reviewing contracts, transfer deeds, Land Registry applications, SDLT submissions and other legal documentation.
• Conducting searches, due diligence, exchanges, completions and post-completion activities while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Ensuring all files, records and client communications are maintained to the highest quality and compliance standards.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience managing your own residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to completion.
• Strong knowledge of residential property law, conveyancing procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and client management skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
• Law Degree, LPC, Licensed Conveyancer, Solicitor or FCILEX qualifications are advantageous, alongside experience using case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.

What's In It For You?

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Support and guidance from experienced Conveyancers and Team Managers.
• Collaborative pod-based working environment focused on knowledge sharing and success.
• Pension scheme, Group Life Assurance and colleague benefits package.
• Access to a range of wellbeing support, including our Employee Assistance Programme.

Conveyancing Direct Property Lawyers are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.