Senior Residential Conveyancer

Are you an experienced Senior Conveyancer looking to take the next step in your legal career?

Do you thrive when managing complex residential property transactions from instruction to completion?

Looking for a Senior Conveyancer role in Sunderland where your expertise, leadership, and client care skills will be valued?

Gillespie Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a well-established legal services organisation based in Sunderland as they continue to expand their experienced property team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable and confident Senior Conveyancer (Residential) to join a professional and supportive environment, where you will manage your own caseload while also supporting the development of junior team members.

As a Senior Conveyancer, you will be responsible for managing a varied caseload of residential conveyancing transactions, ensuring files progress smoothly from initial instruction through to completion and post-completion stages.

This senior position requires strong technical knowledge of residential property law, the ability to manage a high-volume caseload independently, and the confidence to provide guidance and mentorship to junior members of the team.

You will also play a key role in maintaining exceptional client service standards while supporting wider business growth and maintaining strong relationships with referrers and industry partners.

• Managing a full caseload of residential conveyancing matters, including freehold, leasehold, new build, shared ownership, and remortgages
• Handling property transactions from instruction through to completion and post-completion
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and third parties throughout the conveyancing process
• Providing clear, practical, and professional legal advice to clients
• Supervising and mentoring junior conveyancers and support staff
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal procedures
• Supporting business development initiatives and maintaining strong professional relationships with referrers
• Maintaining accurate records within the case management system and achieving billing targets

We are looking for an experienced and confident Senior Conveyancer who has a strong background in residential property law and the ability to manage a busy caseload while maintaining exceptional levels of client service.

You will be commercially aware, highly organised, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative legal team.

• Minimum 5+ years' experience in Residential Conveyancing
• Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or experienced Conveyancing Fee Earner
• Proven ability to manage a high-volume residential property caseload independently
• Strong technical knowledge of UK residential property and conveyancing processes
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail
• Proficiency with case management systems and Microsoft Office

• Professional and confident communicator
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach to work
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced legal environment
• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

• Permanent, full-time Senior Conveyancer position in Sunderland
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Clear career progression opportunities within the legal sector
• Ongoing professional training and development
• Modern office environment

If you are an experienced Senior Conveyancer looking for an exciting new opportunity in Sunderland, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact the team at Gillespie Recruitment to find out more about this Senior Conveyancer (Residential) role.