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Our Legal 500-recognised client is seeking Paralegals to join its Private Client and Residential Conveyancing teams. This is a great opportunity to join a well-established and thriving firm offering strong career development opportunities and benefits including a salary of up to 30,000 per annum, generous holiday, training opportunities, and a health cash plan. Applications are welcome from candidates with experience in either discipline. Please note this is a fully office-based role. Duties for this Conveyancing or Private Client Paralegal opportunities: Support fee earners within either the Private Client or Residential Conveyancing team. Assist with a range of matters including Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, estate administration, estate accounts, and/or residential property transactions. Prepare legal documentation and correspondence, ensuring matters progress efficiently and in line with client expectations. Liaise with clients, solicitors, lenders, estate agents, beneficiaries, and other third parties as required. Manage file administration and provide general legal and administrative support. Deliver a high standard of client care and contribute to the smooth running of the department. Undertake any other duties reasonably required by the Head of Department. Benefits for this Conveyancing or Private Client Paralegal roles: Salary between 28,000 - 30,000pa Life insurance Health cash plan Generous holiday entitlement Christmas shutdown Birthday day off Reach out to Mia Henderson at Law Staff for a confidential discussion about this Conveyancing or Private Client Paralegal role, or apply now to secure this exceptional role with fantastic career prospects and a truly rewarding workplace. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003

Context Davies and Partners Solicitors is a well-established law firm with over 30 years experience. It has a national reputation for excellence in the Property sector and strength in depth in a wide selection of other legal services for businesses & individuals. There are 5 offices in London, Birmingham, Bristol, Devon and Gloucester. Reporting Line This role reports to the Legal Director and Head of Private Client Residential Job Purpose To handle a mixed residential caseload from initial instruction through to post completion whilst maintaining client care to the highest standard. Key Duties and Responsibilities To effectively deal with a manageable and varied caseload in residential conveyancing To maintain and build upon existing client relationships To supervise the team in the absence of the Legal Director To work to strict deadlines in a pressurised but friendly environment To liaise with support staff (i.e. Legal Secretaries, Paralegals and Trainee Paralegals) in a positive and proactive manner. To maintain accurate electronic and paper-based records for clients. To act as a positive ambassador for Davies and Partners Solicitors To undertake appropriate and relevant staff development on a regular basis The following tasks provide a general overview of the types of activity, the candidate will be expected to engage in or oversee on a day-to-day basis. The tasks are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities as all employees are required to be flexible, dynamic and have the capacity to think creatively when presented with challenges. Your job title does not define or limit your duties and you may be required to carry out other work within your abilities from time to time at our request. We reserve the right to introduce changes in line with technological developments which may impact upon your job duties or methods of working. Location Davies and Partners Solicitors, 250 Aztec West, Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4TR. Regular office attendance is expected. Working Hours Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am 5:30pm (with 1 hour unpaid lunch break). Part-time hours may be considered. Salary Competitive + Benefits Package Compliance As part of our compliance procedures, applicants are asked to note that: references will be followed up; all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily; proof of identity and (where applicable) qualifications will be required; reference requests will ask specifically whether the applicant has ever been subject to any proceedings/complaints initiated by the Law Society or any other professional body. appropriate suitability checks may be required prior to confirmation of appointment. This role meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This role will require applicants who are offered employment to be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. Equal Opportunities Davies and Partners Solicitors provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable national laws. Davies and Partners Solicitors complies with applicable national laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Person Specification Legal Status: Appropriate DBS disclosure will be required prior to confirmation of appointment. Right to live and work in the UK, e.g. valid UK passport or appropriate visa/work permits. Education/ Qualifications Solicitor or FCILEx qualified CLC registered 6 years+ PQE (Desirable) Skills/Knowledge Possess a detailed understanding of Property Law Ability to maintain and build upon existing client relationships The ability to take on a supervisory role in the absence of the Legal Director, and to be able to mentor/assist others in the team Self-organised and proactive Ability to take responsibility and solve problems Attention to detail Ability to maintain client confidentiality Adaptable to the needs of the business as changes occur during the operational requirements Competent in the effective use of Information and Communications Technologies (lCT). The ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and work under pressure Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. REF-(Apply online only)

Legal Secretary Our client a highly regarded law firm with a heritage spanning back over 130 years, has an excellent reputation for providing a first class service to people and businesses throughout Essex. Are now recruiting for an experienced Commercial Property / Residential Property Legal secretary to join their Commercial / Residential Conveyancing department based in Chelmsford As a Commercial/ Residential Property Legal Secretary you will provide secretarial support to the Head of Commercial Property. The Role You will provide secretarial support to the Head of Commercial Property Audio typing /digital dictation (Bighand) Diary management Dealing with incoming telephone calls , emails/post and general correspondence Opening client files, sending out client care letters Drafting legal documents, amending lengthy legal documents Track changes Applying for searches via the Land Registry Dealing with exchanges and completions Liaising with clients, Estate Agents, Solicitors and mortgage lenders The candidate At least 1 years recent Commercial / Residential P roperty L egal Se cretarial/ Legal Assistants experience Accurate audio typing skills, including Digital dictation Experience with Microsoft office , word, outlook, Excel Able to prioritise and multitask Monday to Friday 9.00am 5.30 pm , part time also considered Benefits 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holiday s Day of for your birthday, extra day off over the Christmas period Pension Life Insurance Free Parking Friendly working environment Apply Now If you feel this is the right opportunity for you contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd, quoting reference JSL2362 OR email now your cv or call for a confidential discussion. For more information on other vacancies JS Legal recruitment Ltd are handling please visit our website. All successful applications will be responded to within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion .

Head of Conveyancing Cheltenham Office Based 60,000 GMP Recruitment Agency Limited are proud to be supporting a well-established law firm serving clients across Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, and the surrounding areas. We are supporting their recruitment for an experienced and ambitious Head of Conveyancing to lead and develop the conveyancing department. The Head of Conveyancing will provide strategic and operational leadership for the firm's conveyancing department, overseeing residential and commercial property transactions while ensuring excellent client service, regulatory compliance, and financial performance. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team of legal professionals, driving business development initiatives, and contributing to the firm's wider growth strategy. To be considered you must be a qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or Chartered Legal Executive with significant conveyancing experience. Main duties: Lead, manage, and develop the conveyancing team, including solicitors, licensed conveyancers, legal executives, and support staff. Manage a caseload of complex residential and commercial property matters. Develop and implement strategies to grow the conveyancing department. Maintain high standards of legal advice and client care. Promote best practices and continuous improvement. Required skills and experience: Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or Chartered Legal Executive with significant conveyancing experience. Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience in residential conveyancing, with exposure to commercial property matters desirable. Proven experience managing and developing a conveyancing team. Strong technical knowledge of residential property law and conveyancing processes. Experience handling high-value and complex transactions. If this sounds like the position for you then get in touch today to avoid missing out! GMP Recruitment Agency Ltd agency are recruiting for this role on behalf of our client and are acting as a Recruitment Agency

We are recruiting an experienced Conveyancer to join and lead our Residential Conveyancing team in Kingswood. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior Residential Conveyancer looking to progress to Senior Associate or Legal Director level, with the responsibility of leading a team. We have a bespoke internal management programme and academy to support an ambitious residential lawyer looking to progress and grow with our team. You will be dealing with a range of residential property transactions (including sales, purchases, transfers and remortgages) and will be well supported by a Paralegal and Legal Secretary. We focus on high-quality service over quantity of transactions and do not have a 'high volume' business model. The wider Residential Conveyancing team is among the biggest in Bristol, spanning four of our five offices. Our department is highly regarded, and we frequently receive excellent reviews on Review Solicitors and Google. The role Progressing matters proactively and professionally with the aim of concluding cases efficiently whilst achieving good outcomes for clients. Interviewing clients, taking instructions and keeping detailed file notes. Maintaining file checklists. Reviewing compliance documentation and analysing source of funds evidence for AML. Issuing client care letters. Drafting or considering contract packages. Raising enquiries. Submitting appropriate searches. Drafting title, mortgage and search reports. Acting for mortgage lenders. Conducting exchanges of contracts. Agreeing on the form of transfer deeds and raising requisitions. Completing matters on schedule. Advising clients on the progress of matters and costs. Checking all draft documents. Giving undertakings in the approved form in conveyancing matters. Notifying the Head of Department of any complaints received and assisting with resolving these. Ensuring the confidentiality and security of the firm's and clients' documentation and information. Compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and the Rules on the Professional Conduct of Solicitors. Ensuring good working relationships with external institutions, third parties and organisations. Our team has established connections with local estate agents, and we are therefore looking for someone who is engaged and confident in networking and other marketing/business development activities. Accounts procedures: Preparation of bills of costs, completion statements, exchanging contracts and obtaining the approval of Accounts for bills. Obtaining payment on account from clients. Requesting cheques and obtaining authorised signatures. Notifying Accounts of incoming telegraphic transfers. Preparing written requests for telegraphic transfer for authorisation. Counting money received from clients as payments in. Requesting the transfer of money between client accounts and the office account. Part of this role involves management of the Kingswood Conveyancing team. Team Leader duties include: Hosting weekly team meetings, monthly 121s and bi-annual Personal Development Reviews for all team members. HR team responsibilities for office team members, e.g. recruitment, probation reviews and holiday management. Training of junior staff. Management of an efficient triage system for new work. About us Barcan and Kirby is well known in the Bristol legal market both as a provider of excellent legal services for individuals and businesses, and as a progressive employer. We are committed to developing and nurturing our people, and encouraging positive wellbeing and mental health is central to our culture. We encourage open communication and foster a culture where colleagues are supported in achieving a real work/life balance. At Barcan and Kirby, we work hard to maintain a culture of kindness and friendliness, and welcome applications from individuals who fit with our values. We like to think that we do things a bit differently from other law firms. The ideal candidate Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer. Experience in the South West property market. Hold a Law degree, or hold a CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ). Be IT literate and confident in using and adapting to new systems and processes. Location and working hours This is a full-time role (office hours are 9am - 5.15pm, Monday-Friday). Part-time considered. The role is based at our Kingswood office with the option to apply for hybrid working post-probation. Belonging at Barcan and Kirby We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive working environment. We want you to bring your true self to work and encourage applications from anyone who embodies our values, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, disability status, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity or anything else that makes you, you. _If there is anything we can do to make things more comfortable for you as part of the application process, including making a reasonable adjustment, please let us know by emailing ._ Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £40,000.00-£70,000.00 per year Work Location: In person

Role: Gilroy Steel Solicitors have 3 offices in Brackley, Buckingham and Northampton. We specialise in Conveyancing (residential), Equity Release, Family Law (including Divorce), Wills and Probate. Salary: Dependent upon experience For our Buckingham Office we are seeking: Residential Solicitor/CILEX/Licensed Conveyancer with at least 2 years' experience; Support the Buckingham office primarily and Brackley office on occasion; Capable, strong candidate willing to commit sustained effort for longer term rewards. Responsibilities: Be an ambassador for the company, always maintaining the highest levels of professionalism and integrity; As applicable: maintain a full clean practicing certificate and be competent in all areas of residential conveyancing; Deliver the business objectives as set from time to time; Deliver the end-to-end conveyancing process within given time frames; Assist with other matters as required. A summary of our expectations are as follows: research information and communicate with clients and others in person, and by other means e.g. email; use a computerised case management system, as conveyancing tasks are increasingly being completed online; take instructions from clients; seek to protect clients' interests at all times, while taking precautions against potential fraud and money laundering; send terms of engagement and estimates of fees and disbursements; obtain or check Land Registry documents or title deeds (if the land is unregistered); draft and/or check sales/purchase contracts (title checking) and agree terms with the conveyancer acting for the other party to the transaction; collate and send or check supporting legal and financial documents; deal with all financial aspects of a transaction; exchange contracts and complete the transaction; if the property is leasehold, obtain the landlord's agreement to the sale or the change of mortgage and deal with apportionments of rent and service charges as well as being able to calculate apportionments upon completion; Any other work which are within your capabilities. Specific tasks for purchase transactions include: carrying out and checking pre-contract searches and title documents by checking whether the property is affected by local authority proposals, leases, easements or covenants, mortgages, land tax, susceptibility to flooding or subsidence, or liability for unsound building structures and repairs; raise enquiries on title (freehold/leasehold, registered/unregistered, newbuilds and shared ownership properties); receive and check mortgage instructions from lenders and undertake specific tasks required; prepare transfer and mortgage deeds; reporting to clients; assist head of office in supporting junior members of staff; receive mortgage funds; pay stamp taxes (SDLT) and deal with the registration of client and lender with the Land Registry; Assist with registering the property Qualifications - Practising Certificate Required - Communication skills - Proficiency in IT - Strong time management skills - Excellent organisational skills Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Additional pay: Bonus scheme Performance bonus Benefits: Additional leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Sick pay Schedule: Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: Buckingham, Buckinghamshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Application question(s): Will you commute to Buckingham for this Job? Experience: PQE: 2 years (required) Licence/Certification: Practising Certificate (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person

We are recruiting an experienced Conveyancer to join and lead our Residential Conveyancing team in Kingswood. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior Residential Conveyancer looking to progress to Senior Associate or Legal Director level, with the responsibility of leading a team. We have a bespoke internal management programme and academy to support an ambitious residential lawyer looking to progress and grow with our team. You will be dealing with a range of residential property transactions (including sales, purchases, transfers and remortgages) and will be well supported by a Paralegal and Legal Secretary. We focus on high-quality service over quantity of transactions and do not have a 'high volume' business model. The wider Residential Conveyancing team is among the biggest in Bristol, spanning four of our five offices. Our department is highly regarded, and we frequently receive excellent reviews on Review Solicitors and Google. The role Progressing matters proactively and professionally with the aim of concluding cases efficiently whilst achieving good outcomes for clients. Interviewing clients, taking instructions and keeping detailed file notes. Maintaining file checklists. Reviewing compliance documentation and analysing source of funds evidence for AML. Issuing client care letters. Drafting or considering contract packages. Raising enquiries. Submitting appropriate searches. Drafting title, mortgage and search reports. Acting for mortgage lenders. Conducting exchanges of contracts. Agreeing on the form of transfer deeds and raising requisitions. Completing matters on schedule. Advising clients on the progress of matters and costs. Checking all draft documents. Giving undertakings in the approved form in conveyancing matters. Notifying the Head of Department of any complaints received and assisting with resolving these. Ensuring the confidentiality and security of the firm's and clients' documentation and information. Compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and the Rules on the Professional Conduct of Solicitors. Ensuring good working relationships with external institutions, third parties and organisations. Our team has established connections with local estate agents, and we are therefore looking for someone who is engaged and confident in networking and other marketing/business development activities. Accounts procedures: Preparation of bills of costs, completion statements, exchanging contracts and obtaining the approval of Accounts for bills. Obtaining payment on account from clients. Requesting cheques and obtaining authorised signatures. Notifying Accounts of incoming telegraphic transfers. Preparing written requests for telegraphic transfer for authorisation. Counting money received from clients as payments in. Requesting the transfer of money between client accounts and the office account. Part of this role involves management of the Kingswood Conveyancing team. Team Leader duties include: Hosting weekly team meetings, monthly 121s and bi-annual Personal Development Reviews for all team members. HR team responsibilities for office team members, e.g. recruitment, probation reviews and holiday management. Training of junior staff. Management of an efficient triage system for new work. About us Barcan and Kirby is well known in the Bristol legal market both as a provider of excellent legal services for individuals and businesses, and as a progressive employer. We are committed to developing and nurturing our people, and encouraging positive wellbeing and mental health is central to our culture. We encourage open communication and foster a culture where colleagues are supported in achieving a real work/life balance. At Barcan and Kirby, we work hard to maintain a culture of kindness and friendliness, and welcome applications from individuals who fit with our values. We like to think that we do things a bit differently from other law firms. The ideal candidate Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer. Experience in the South West property market. Hold a Law degree, or hold a CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ). Be IT literate and confident in using and adapting to new systems and processes. Location and working hours This is a full-time role (office hours are 9am - 5.15pm, Monday-Friday). Part-time considered. The role is based at our Kingswood office with the option to apply for hybrid working post-probation. Belonging at Barcan and Kirby We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive working environment. We want you to bring your true self to work and encourage applications from anyone who embodies our values, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, disability status, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity or anything else that makes you, you. _If there is anything we can do to make things more comfortable for you as part of the application process, including making a reasonable adjustment, please let us know by emailing ._ Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £40,000.00-£70,000.00 per year Work Location: In person

Role: Gilroy Steel Solicitors have 3 offices in Brackley, Buckingham and Northampton. We specialise in Conveyancing (residential), Equity Release, Family Law (including Divorce), Wills and Probate. Salary: Dependent upon experience For our Buckingham Office we are seeking: Residential Solicitor/CILEX/Licensed Conveyancer with at least 2 years' experience; Support the Buckingham office primarily and Brackley office on occasion; Capable, strong candidate willing to commit sustained effort for longer term rewards. Responsibilities: Be an ambassador for the company, always maintaining the highest levels of professionalism and integrity; As applicable: maintain a full clean practicing certificate and be competent in all areas of residential conveyancing; Deliver the business objectives as set from time to time; Deliver the end-to-end conveyancing process within given time frames; Assist with other matters as required. A summary of our expectations are as follows: research information and communicate with clients and others in person, and by other means e.g. email; use a computerised case management system, as conveyancing tasks are increasingly being completed online; take instructions from clients; seek to protect clients' interests at all times, while taking precautions against potential fraud and money laundering; send terms of engagement and estimates of fees and disbursements; obtain or check Land Registry documents or title deeds (if the land is unregistered); draft and/or check sales/purchase contracts (title checking) and agree terms with the conveyancer acting for the other party to the transaction; collate and send or check supporting legal and financial documents; deal with all financial aspects of a transaction; exchange contracts and complete the transaction; if the property is leasehold, obtain the landlord's agreement to the sale or the change of mortgage and deal with apportionments of rent and service charges as well as being able to calculate apportionments upon completion; Any other work which are within your capabilities. Specific tasks for purchase transactions include: carrying out and checking pre-contract searches and title documents by checking whether the property is affected by local authority proposals, leases, easements or covenants, mortgages, land tax, susceptibility to flooding or subsidence, or liability for unsound building structures and repairs; raise enquiries on title (freehold/leasehold, registered/unregistered, newbuilds and shared ownership properties); receive and check mortgage instructions from lenders and undertake specific tasks required; prepare transfer and mortgage deeds; reporting to clients; assist head of office in supporting junior members of staff; receive mortgage funds; pay stamp taxes (SDLT) and deal with the registration of client and lender with the Land Registry; Assist with registering the property Qualifications - Practising Certificate Required - Communication skills - Proficiency in IT - Strong time management skills - Excellent organisational skills Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Additional pay: Bonus scheme Performance bonus Benefits: Additional leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Sick pay Schedule: Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: Buckingham, Buckinghamshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Application question(s): Will you commute to Buckingham for this Job? Experience: PQE: 2 years (required) Licence/Certification: Practising Certificate (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person

We are recruiting an experienced Conveyancer to join and lead our Residential Conveyancing team in Kingswood. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior Residential Conveyancer looking to progress to Senior Associate or Legal Director level, with the responsibility of leading a team. We have a bespoke internal management programme and academy to support an ambitious residential lawyer looking to progress and grow with our team. You will be dealing with a range of residential property transactions (including sales, purchases, transfers and remortgages) and will be well supported by a Paralegal and Legal Secretary. We focus on high-quality service over quantity of transactions and do not have a 'high volume' business model. The wider Residential Conveyancing team is among the biggest in Bristol, spanning four of our five offices. Our department is highly regarded, and we frequently receive excellent reviews on Review Solicitors and Google. The role Progressing matters proactively and professionally with the aim of concluding cases efficiently whilst achieving good outcomes for clients. Interviewing clients, taking instructions and keeping detailed file notes. Maintaining file checklists. Reviewing compliance documentation and analysing source of funds evidence for AML. Issuing client care letters. Drafting or considering contract packages. Raising enquiries. Submitting appropriate searches. Drafting title, mortgage and search reports. Acting for mortgage lenders. Conducting exchanges of contracts. Agreeing on the form of transfer deeds and raising requisitions. Completing matters on schedule. Advising clients on the progress of matters and costs. Checking all draft documents. Giving undertakings in the approved form in conveyancing matters. Notifying the Head of Department of any complaints received and assisting with resolving these. Ensuring the confidentiality and security of the firm's and clients' documentation and information. Compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and the Rules on the Professional Conduct of Solicitors. Ensuring good working relationships with external institutions, third parties and organisations. Our team has established connections with local estate agents, and we are therefore looking for someone who is engaged and confident in networking and other marketing/business development activities. Accounts procedures: Preparation of bills of costs, completion statements, exchanging contracts and obtaining the approval of Accounts for bills. Obtaining payment on account from clients. Requesting cheques and obtaining authorised signatures. Notifying Accounts of incoming telegraphic transfers. Preparing written requests for telegraphic transfer for authorisation. Counting money received from clients as payments in. Requesting the transfer of money between client accounts and the office account. Part of this role involves management of the Kingswood Conveyancing team. Team Leader duties include: Hosting weekly team meetings, monthly 121s and bi-annual Personal Development Reviews for all team members. HR team responsibilities for office team members, e.g. recruitment, probation reviews and holiday management. Training of junior staff. Management of an efficient triage system for new work. About us Barcan and Kirby is well known in the Bristol legal market both as a provider of excellent legal services for individuals and businesses, and as a progressive employer. We are committed to developing and nurturing our people, and encouraging positive wellbeing and mental health is central to our culture. We encourage open communication and foster a culture where colleagues are supported in achieving a real work/life balance. At Barcan and Kirby, we work hard to maintain a culture of kindness and friendliness, and welcome applications from individuals who fit with our values. We like to think that we do things a bit differently from other law firms. The ideal candidate Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer. Experience in the South West property market. Hold a Law degree, or hold a CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ). Be IT literate and confident in using and adapting to new systems and processes. Location and working hours This is a full-time role (office hours are 9am - 5.15pm, Monday-Friday). Part-time considered. The role is based at our Kingswood office with the option to apply for hybrid working post-probation. Belonging at Barcan and Kirby We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive working environment. We want you to bring your true self to work and encourage applications from anyone who embodies our values, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, disability status, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity or anything else that makes you, you. _If there is anything we can do to make things more comfortable for you as part of the application process, including making a reasonable adjustment, please let us know by emailing ._ Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £40,000.00-£70,000.00 per year Work Location: In person

Role: Gilroy Steel Solicitors have 3 offices in Brackley, Buckingham and Northampton. We specialise in Conveyancing (residential), Equity Release, Family Law (including Divorce), Wills and Probate. Salary: Dependent upon experience For our Buckingham Office we are seeking: Residential Solicitor/CILEX/Licensed Conveyancer with at least 2 years' experience; Support the Buckingham office primarily and Brackley office on occasion; Capable, strong candidate willing to commit sustained effort for longer term rewards. Responsibilities: Be an ambassador for the company, always maintaining the highest levels of professionalism and integrity; As applicable: maintain a full clean practicing certificate and be competent in all areas of residential conveyancing; Deliver the business objectives as set from time to time; Deliver the end-to-end conveyancing process within given time frames; Assist with other matters as required. A summary of our expectations are as follows: research information and communicate with clients and others in person, and by other means e.g. email; use a computerised case management system, as conveyancing tasks are increasingly being completed online; take instructions from clients; seek to protect clients' interests at all times, while taking precautions against potential fraud and money laundering; send terms of engagement and estimates of fees and disbursements; obtain or check Land Registry documents or title deeds (if the land is unregistered); draft and/or check sales/purchase contracts (title checking) and agree terms with the conveyancer acting for the other party to the transaction; collate and send or check supporting legal and financial documents; deal with all financial aspects of a transaction; exchange contracts and complete the transaction; if the property is leasehold, obtain the landlord's agreement to the sale or the change of mortgage and deal with apportionments of rent and service charges as well as being able to calculate apportionments upon completion; Any other work which are within your capabilities. Specific tasks for purchase transactions include: carrying out and checking pre-contract searches and title documents by checking whether the property is affected by local authority proposals, leases, easements or covenants, mortgages, land tax, susceptibility to flooding or subsidence, or liability for unsound building structures and repairs; raise enquiries on title (freehold/leasehold, registered/unregistered, newbuilds and shared ownership properties); receive and check mortgage instructions from lenders and undertake specific tasks required; prepare transfer and mortgage deeds; reporting to clients; assist head of office in supporting junior members of staff; receive mortgage funds; pay stamp taxes (SDLT) and deal with the registration of client and lender with the Land Registry; Assist with registering the property Qualifications - Practising Certificate Required - Communication skills - Proficiency in IT - Strong time management skills - Excellent organisational skills Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Additional pay: Bonus scheme Performance bonus Benefits: Additional leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Sick pay Schedule: Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: Buckingham, Buckinghamshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Application question(s): Will you commute to Buckingham for this Job? Experience: PQE: 2 years (required) Licence/Certification: Practising Certificate (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person

We are recruiting an experienced Conveyancer to join and lead our Residential Conveyancing team in Kingswood. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior Residential Conveyancer looking to progress to Senior Associate or Legal Director level, with the responsibility of leading a team. We have a bespoke internal management programme and academy to support an ambitious residential lawyer looking to progress and grow with our team. You will be dealing with a range of residential property transactions (including sales, purchases, transfers and remortgages) and will be well supported by a Paralegal and Legal Secretary. We focus on high-quality service over quantity of transactions and do not have a 'high volume' business model. The wider Residential Conveyancing team is among the biggest in Bristol, spanning four of our five offices. Our department is highly regarded, and we frequently receive excellent reviews on Review Solicitors and Google. The role Progressing matters proactively and professionally with the aim of concluding cases efficiently whilst achieving good outcomes for clients. Interviewing clients, taking instructions and keeping detailed file notes. Maintaining file checklists. Reviewing compliance documentation and analysing source of funds evidence for AML. Issuing client care letters. Drafting or considering contract packages. Raising enquiries. Submitting appropriate searches. Drafting title, mortgage and search reports. Acting for mortgage lenders. Conducting exchanges of contracts. Agreeing on the form of transfer deeds and raising requisitions. Completing matters on schedule. Advising clients on the progress of matters and costs. Checking all draft documents. Giving undertakings in the approved form in conveyancing matters. Notifying the Head of Department of any complaints received and assisting with resolving these. Ensuring the confidentiality and security of the firm's and clients' documentation and information. Compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and the Rules on the Professional Conduct of Solicitors. Ensuring good working relationships with external institutions, third parties and organisations. Our team has established connections with local estate agents, and we are therefore looking for someone who is engaged and confident in networking and other marketing/business development activities. Accounts procedures: Preparation of bills of costs, completion statements, exchanging contracts and obtaining the approval of Accounts for bills. Obtaining payment on account from clients. Requesting cheques and obtaining authorised signatures. Notifying Accounts of incoming telegraphic transfers. Preparing written requests for telegraphic transfer for authorisation. Counting money received from clients as payments in. Requesting the transfer of money between client accounts and the office account. Part of this role involves management of the Kingswood Conveyancing team. Team Leader duties include: Hosting weekly team meetings, monthly 121s and bi-annual Personal Development Reviews for all team members. HR team responsibilities for office team members, e.g. recruitment, probation reviews and holiday management. Training of junior staff. Management of an efficient triage system for new work. About us Barcan and Kirby is well known in the Bristol legal market both as a provider of excellent legal services for individuals and businesses, and as a progressive employer. We are committed to developing and nurturing our people, and encouraging positive wellbeing and mental health is central to our culture. We encourage open communication and foster a culture where colleagues are supported in achieving a real work/life balance. At Barcan and Kirby, we work hard to maintain a culture of kindness and friendliness, and welcome applications from individuals who fit with our values. We like to think that we do things a bit differently from other law firms. The ideal candidate Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer. Experience in the South West property market. Hold a Law degree, or hold a CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ). Be IT literate and confident in using and adapting to new systems and processes. Location and working hours This is a full-time role (office hours are 9am - 5.15pm, Monday-Friday). Part-time considered. The role is based at our Kingswood office with the option to apply for hybrid working post-probation. Belonging at Barcan and Kirby We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive working environment. We want you to bring your true self to work and encourage applications from anyone who embodies our values, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, disability status, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity or anything else that makes you, you. _If there is anything we can do to make things more comfortable for you as part of the application process, including making a reasonable adjustment, please let us know by emailing ._ Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £40,000.00-£70,000.00 per year Work Location: In person

We are recruiting an experienced Conveyancer to join and lead our Residential Conveyancing team in Kingswood. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior Residential Conveyancer looking to progress to Senior Associate or Legal Director level, with the responsibility of leading a team. We have a bespoke internal management programme and academy to support an ambitious residential lawyer looking to progress and grow with our team. You will be dealing with a range of residential property transactions (including sales, purchases, transfers and remortgages) and will be well supported by a Paralegal and Legal Secretary. We focus on high-quality service over quantity of transactions and do not have a 'high volume' business model. The wider Residential Conveyancing team is among the biggest in Bristol, spanning four of our five offices. Our department is highly regarded, and we frequently receive excellent reviews on Review Solicitors and Google. The role Progressing matters proactively and professionally with the aim of concluding cases efficiently whilst achieving good outcomes for clients. Interviewing clients, taking instructions and keeping detailed file notes. Maintaining file checklists. Reviewing compliance documentation and analysing source of funds evidence for AML. Issuing client care letters. Drafting or considering contract packages. Raising enquiries. Submitting appropriate searches. Drafting title, mortgage and search reports. Acting for mortgage lenders. Conducting exchanges of contracts. Agreeing on the form of transfer deeds and raising requisitions. Completing matters on schedule. Advising clients on the progress of matters and costs. Checking all draft documents. Giving undertakings in the approved form in conveyancing matters. Notifying the Head of Department of any complaints received and assisting with resolving these. Ensuring the confidentiality and security of the firm's and clients' documentation and information. Compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and the Rules on the Professional Conduct of Solicitors. Ensuring good working relationships with external institutions, third parties and organisations. Our team has established connections with local estate agents, and we are therefore looking for someone who is engaged and confident in networking and other marketing/business development activities. Accounts procedures: Preparation of bills of costs, completion statements, exchanging contracts and obtaining the approval of Accounts for bills. Obtaining payment on account from clients. Requesting cheques and obtaining authorised signatures. Notifying Accounts of incoming telegraphic transfers. Preparing written requests for telegraphic transfer for authorisation. Counting money received from clients as payments in. Requesting the transfer of money between client accounts and the office account. Part of this role involves management of the Kingswood Conveyancing team. Team Leader duties include: Hosting weekly team meetings, monthly 121s and bi-annual Personal Development Reviews for all team members. HR team responsibilities for office team members, e.g. recruitment, probation reviews and holiday management. Training of junior staff. Management of an efficient triage system for new work. About us Barcan and Kirby is well known in the Bristol legal market both as a provider of excellent legal services for individuals and businesses, and as a progressive employer. We are committed to developing and nurturing our people, and encouraging positive wellbeing and mental health is central to our culture. We encourage open communication and foster a culture where colleagues are supported in achieving a real work/life balance. At Barcan and Kirby, we work hard to maintain a culture of kindness and friendliness, and welcome applications from individuals who fit with our values. We like to think that we do things a bit differently from other law firms. The ideal candidate Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer. Experience in the South West property market. Hold a Law degree, or hold a CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ). Be IT literate and confident in using and adapting to new systems and processes. Location and working hours This is a full-time role (office hours are 9am - 5.15pm, Monday-Friday). Part-time considered. The role is based at our Kingswood office with the option to apply for hybrid working post-probation. Belonging at Barcan and Kirby We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive working environment. We want you to bring your true self to work and encourage applications from anyone who embodies our values, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, disability status, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity or anything else that makes you, you. _If there is anything we can do to make things more comfortable for you as part of the application process, including making a reasonable adjustment, please let us know by emailing ._ Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £40,000.00-£70,000.00 per year Work Location: In person

Role: Gilroy Steel Solicitors have 3 offices in Brackley, Buckingham and Northampton. We specialise in Conveyancing (residential), Equity Release, Family Law (including Divorce), Wills and Probate. Salary: Dependent upon experience For our Buckingham Office we are seeking: Residential Solicitor/CILEX/Licensed Conveyancer with at least 2 years' experience; Support the Buckingham office primarily and Brackley office on occasion; Capable, strong candidate willing to commit sustained effort for longer term rewards. Responsibilities: Be an ambassador for the company, always maintaining the highest levels of professionalism and integrity; As applicable: maintain a full clean practicing certificate and be competent in all areas of residential conveyancing; Deliver the business objectives as set from time to time; Deliver the end-to-end conveyancing process within given time frames; Assist with other matters as required. A summary of our expectations are as follows: research information and communicate with clients and others in person, and by other means e.g. email; use a computerised case management system, as conveyancing tasks are increasingly being completed online; take instructions from clients; seek to protect clients' interests at all times, while taking precautions against potential fraud and money laundering; send terms of engagement and estimates of fees and disbursements; obtain or check Land Registry documents or title deeds (if the land is unregistered); draft and/or check sales/purchase contracts (title checking) and agree terms with the conveyancer acting for the other party to the transaction; collate and send or check supporting legal and financial documents; deal with all financial aspects of a transaction; exchange contracts and complete the transaction; if the property is leasehold, obtain the landlord's agreement to the sale or the change of mortgage and deal with apportionments of rent and service charges as well as being able to calculate apportionments upon completion; Any other work which are within your capabilities. Specific tasks for purchase transactions include: carrying out and checking pre-contract searches and title documents by checking whether the property is affected by local authority proposals, leases, easements or covenants, mortgages, land tax, susceptibility to flooding or subsidence, or liability for unsound building structures and repairs; raise enquiries on title (freehold/leasehold, registered/unregistered, newbuilds and shared ownership properties); receive and check mortgage instructions from lenders and undertake specific tasks required; prepare transfer and mortgage deeds; reporting to clients; assist head of office in supporting junior members of staff; receive mortgage funds; pay stamp taxes (SDLT) and deal with the registration of client and lender with the Land Registry; Assist with registering the property Qualifications - Practising Certificate Required - Communication skills - Proficiency in IT - Strong time management skills - Excellent organisational skills Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Additional pay: Bonus scheme Performance bonus Benefits: Additional leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Sick pay Schedule: Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: Buckingham, Buckinghamshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Application question(s): Will you commute to Buckingham for this Job? Experience: PQE: 2 years (required) Licence/Certification: Practising Certificate (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person

Berry Recruitment is out looking for a Conveyancer/ Solicitor for an new established firm. A forward-thinking, newly established law firm looking for an experienced Conveyancing Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer to lead our property practice and take on the pivotal role of Head of Financial Administration (HOFA). This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a growing firm, combining your legal expertise in property transactions with financial oversight and compliance responsibilities. Key Responsibilities: Manage residential and commercial property transactions from start to finish. Advise clients on legal procedures, draft and review contracts, and conduct due diligence. Handle trust-related property matters and ensure compliance with financial regulations. Oversee client accounts and internal financial administration as HOFA. What We're Looking For? Qualified Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer (5+ years PQE preferred). Strong knowledge of property law, conveyancing procedures, and trusts. Experience with HOFA duties and financial compliance. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills. Why Join the team? Be part of a collaborative, innovative team from the ground up. Influence firm culture, processes, and client service delivery. Hybrid working options available. Career progression and professional development supported. Location: Office-based with hybrid flexibility - Warwickshire Hours: 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday Salary Negotiable depending on experience If this is something of interest please apply with up to date CV - CV being reviewed on daily basis. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.