Residential Conveyancing Solicitor

Wigan – £38,000 - £40,000

Residential Conveyancing Solicitor
Location: Wigan
Salary: Competitive package with excellent bonus structure
Are you a Residential Conveyancing Solicitor seeking a new opportunity? This is a fantastic chance to join a well-established and highly regarded Conveyancing team in Wigan. You’ll be part of a supportive environment, working alongside experienced professionals while managing a varied and stimulating caseload.
  
The Role:
As a Conveyancing Solicitor, you will be responsible for overseeing your own caseload from instruction through to completion, ensuring a smooth and efficient transaction process for clients. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Handling a broad range of residential conveyancing transactions, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, re-mortgages, transfers of equity, new builds, and shared ownership.
• Advising clients with clarity and professionalism while maintaining excellent client care.
• Drafting and reviewing contracts, legal documents, and forms, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Addressing complex legal queries, carrying out research, and providing practical solutions to mitigate risks.
• Managing caseloads efficiently, meeting personal and departmental targets while ensuring deadlines are achieved.
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members, promoting a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, agents, lenders, brokers, and third parties.
• Proactively engaging in business development, networking, and client initiatives to help grow the department.
• Accurately managing financial elements, including billing and fund transfers upon completion.
• Using modern case management systems to enhance efficiency and service delivery.

  
What We’re Looking For:

• A qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, Licensed Conveyancer, or experienced Fee Earner with ideally 2–3+ years’ experience handling a full conveyancing caseload.
• Experience in both residential and (ideally) commercial property transactions.
• Demonstrated ability to run a caseload independently while working as part of a wider team.
• Previous experience supervising or leading junior staff is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to empathise with a wide range of clients.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to thrive under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach to business development.

  
This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated Conveyancing Solicitor to take the next step in their career within a dynamic and supportive firm. Apply today, or send your CV to ashley@douglas-scott.co.uk. For a confidential discussion, call 07537 156 394.