Residential Conveyancing Solicitor

Skipton – £45,000 - £50,000

Senior Residential Conveyancing Solicitor
Location: Barnoldswick / Hybrid
Salary: Competitive, Dependent on Experience
Are you a seasoned Residential Conveyancing Solicitor ready to take on a senior role? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-regarded and forward-thinking law firm in Barnoldswick, leading a highly regarded conveyancing team. You will oversee a broad range of residential property matters while providing leadership, mentoring, and driving the continued success of the department.
  
The Role:
As a Senior Residential Conveyancing Solicitor, you will manage a complex caseload while supporting junior colleagues and contributing to the department’s growth. Key responsibilities include:

• Handling high-value and complex residential property transactions, including freehold, leasehold, new build, shared ownership, and re-mortgages.
• Providing expert advice on title issues, lease extensions, and other technical matters.
• Overseeing the smooth running of the department, ensuring excellent client service and regulatory compliance.
• Supervising, mentoring, and training junior solicitors, paralegals, and support staff.
• Liaising with estate agents, mortgage brokers, solicitors, and lenders to progress matters efficiently.
• Drafting and reviewing contracts, transfer deeds, and other key documentation with accuracy.
• Supporting business development by building strong client and referrer relationships.
• Driving improvements in systems and processes, including effective use of case management software.
• Playing an active role in the firm’s growth strategy through networking and client engagement.

  
What We’re Looking For:

• A qualified Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE in residential conveyancing.
• Strong technical knowledge across the full spectrum of conveyancing matters, including complex and high-value transactions.
• Demonstrable leadership experience, with the ability to supervise, mentor, and develop team members.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage a demanding caseload while supporting the wider team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a client-focused approach.
• Commercially astute with the ability to identify opportunities for business development.
• Proficiency in using modern conveyancing case management systems.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, committed to upholding the firm’s high standards of client service.

  
This is an outstanding opportunity for a dedicated Senior Residential Conveyancing Solicitor to step into a leadership role within a supportive and ambitious firm. You’ll benefit from hybrid working, excellent career progression opportunities, and a collaborative team culture. Apply today, or send your CV to ashley@douglas-scott.co.uk. For a confidential discussion, call 07537 156 394.