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Residential Property Conveyancer / Executive

Morley

Full Time 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Residential Property Conveyancer or Legal Executive to join a well-established, employee-owned law firm at their busy Morley office. This is an excellent position for a confident conveyancer ready to take ownership of their own caseload and play a valued role within a collaborative, people-first firm.

This law firm has built a reputation as one of Yorkshire’s most trusted and accredited practices, known for providing first-class legal services while maintaining a supportive and inclusive working culture. Their people describe it as a friendly, approachable, and down-to-earth environment, where contribution is recognised, and career progression is genuinely encouraged.

The Role:You’ll manage a varied residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to post-completion. This is a hands-on role requiring sound technical knowledge and excellent client care, ideal for a conveyancer who thrives on autonomy and enjoys building relationships in their local community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage your own caseload of freehold and leasehold sales and purchases from file opening to completion

• Take instructions, provide clear, practical legal advice, and keep clients fully informed

• Draft contracts, deal with enquiries, carry out searches, and liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and solicitors

• Prepare files for exchange and completion, handle completions, and conduct file closures

• Maintain accurate financial records and manage billing

• Delegate supervisory responsibilities where appropriate

• Keep up to date with changes in property law and practice

What’s On Offer:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience

• Autonomy to run your own caseload and the opportunity to build and grow your own client following

• Career development and leadership opportunities within a progressive, employee-owned firm

• Generous benefits package including:

  • Profit-sharing scheme (tax-free up to £3,600 p/a after 12 months)

  • 23 days’ holiday, rising with service

  • 5% employer pension contributions

  • Private health insurance after 12 months

  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

  • Life assurance at three times salary

  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and health cash plan

  • Professional development support and training

  • Regular social events and annual firm-wide briefings

About You:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience managing residential conveyancing files independently

• Extensive knowledge of freehold and leasehold transactions

• Strong technical conveyancing skills with excellent attention to detail

• Confident communicator with the ability to provide clear, client-friendly advice

• Organised, self-motivated, and able to manage a busy caseload under pressure

• A team player with a proactive, positive approach