Conveyancer - Residential Property | St Albans | £45k-£55k

We are recruiting for a licensed Conveyancer to join a well-established law firm in St Albans.

Our client is seeking a Conveyancer with at least 5 years’ post-qualification experience.

You will be managing a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters, from instruction through to post-completion, with minimal supervision. This role would suit a confident fee earner with strong technical ability, sound client care skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

What’s in it for you:

·         Salary: £45k-£55k depending on experience

·         Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am-6pm

·         25 days holiday plus bank holidays

·         Pension

·         Free parking

·         Company events

Key responsibilities:

·         Manage a full caseload of residential conveyancing matters independently

·         Deal with freehold and leasehold sales and purchases

·         Handle re-mortgages, transfers of equity and voluntary registrations

·         Advise clients on all stages of the conveyancing process

·         Review title documentation, searches, replies to enquiries and mortgage offers

·         Draft and approve contracts, transfer deeds and ancillary documentation

·         Exchange contracts and deal with completions

·         Attend to post-completion matters, including SDLT submissions and Land Registry applications

·         Ensure compliance with lender requirements, regulatory obligations and internal procedures

·         Maintain accurate file records and case management systems

·         Provide a high standard of client care and maintain regular communication with clients, agents, brokers and third parties

·         Support the wider department as required, including supervision or mentoring of junior team members where appropriate

·         Contribute to business development, networking and the maintenance of referrer relationships

What the employer is looking for:

·         Qualification as a Licensed Conveyancer, Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with relevant residential conveyancing experience

·         At least 5 years’ post-qualification experience in residential property work

·         Proven ability to run a residential conveyancing caseload with minimal supervision

·         Strong working knowledge of the conveyancing process, Land Registry requirements, lender instructions and SDLT procedures

·         Experience of handling both freehold and leasehold transactions

·         Strong drafting, organisational and file management skills

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·         Commercial awareness and a practical approach to problem solving

·         The ability to prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines

·         A strong commitment to client service and regulatory compliance

·         Proactive and self-sufficient

·         Calm under pressure

·         Meticulous with attention to detail

·         Professional and approachable

·         Able to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and introducers

·         A collaborative team member with a positive attitude

Red Door Recruitment is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Full details available on our website.

Please note due to the number of applications we often receive; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.