Conveyancing Solicitor

We are Hiring:

Conveyancing Solicitor

Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16

Type: Permanent Salary: £45 000.00 p/a

Hours: Monday – Thursday – 08h45 – 17h15 / Friday – 08h45 – 17h00

Start Date: Immediately

Job Description:

A well established and reputable law firm providing high quality legal services to a broad client base is currently seeking a Conveyancing Solicitor to join their growing team. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion. You will be responsible for delivering a high standard of legal advice, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and providing excellent client care throughout the transaction process.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Managing a full residential conveyancing caseload independently, including freehold and leasehold transactions.

• Handling sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, and new build matters.

• Conducting title checks, searches, and raising and responding to enquiries.

• Drafting and reviewing contracts and legal documentation.

• Consulting with clients, estate agents, lenders, and other solicitors to progress matters efficiently.

• Ensuring all matters comply with SRA regulations, AML (anti money laundering, laws, regulations, and procedures to prevent money laundering and terrorist f inancing) requirements, and firm policies.

• Verify clients’ identities.

• Conduct source of funds and source of wealth checks.

• Monitoring transactions for suspicious activity.

• Keeping accurate records.

• Reporting concerns, if any.

• Meeting deadlines and maintaining accurate case records using the firm’s case management system.  Providing an elevated level of client care and maintaining strong professional relationships.

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor in England (admitted to the roll of solicitors and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).

• Proven experience managing residential conveyancing matters.

• Ability to manage a caseload independently with minimal supervision.

• Strong diligence and excellent organisational skills.

• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.

• An initiative-taking, client-focused approach.

• Experience with case management systems (desirable).

What we offer:

• Competitive salary of £45 000.00 per annum.

• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Job Reference (when applying): • #CONSOL.