Residential Conveyancer

  • Clayton Legal
  • Alwalton, Cambridgeshire
  • Feb 18, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

Residential Conveyancer

Peterborough - Up to £50,000

We are partnering with a forward-thinking and expanding law firm seeking to engage with:

  • Individuals currently supporting conveyancing files, ready to progress into their first full Fee Earner role
  • Candidates working towards or completing their CLC or CILEX qualifications
  • Ambitious conveyancing professionals seeking mentorship and long-term career development within a supportive environment

The firm also welcomes applications from experienced conveyancers looking for a new setting offering enhanced progression opportunities.

About the Firm

This is a growth-driven appointment, reflecting the firm's ongoing expansion. Significant investment in modern systems and infrastructure enables fee earners to concentrate on delivering outstanding client service, free from administrative burdens.

The Role

You will manage your own caseload of residential property matters from instruction through to post-completion, with supervision tailored to your experience.

Your caseload will include:

  • Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
  • Shared ownership transactions
  • New build conveyancing
  • Unregistered title matters

Work allocation will be tailored to your experience: those new to fee earning will benefit from structured support and mentoring, while experienced conveyancers will enjoy autonomy and opportunities for professional growth.

Person Specification
  • Minimum of two years' experience in residential conveyancing, either supporting or fee earning
  • Ideally working towards or completing CLC/CILEX qualifications (not essential for experienced candidates)
  • Confident in managing and progressing files with meticulous attention to detail
  • Calm under pressure and able to consistently meet deadlines
  • Commercially aware and client-focused
  • Excellent organisational and IT skills
  • Collaborative team player with sound judgement and professionalism
Why Consider This Opportunity?
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Additional wellbeing days
  • Birthday leave
  • Financial support towards professional qualifications (CLC/SQE)
  • Clear progression pathways, including potential partnership track
  • Flexible working arrangements promoting work-life balance
  • Robust administrative and technical support
  • Pension scheme, mentoring, and wellbeing initiatives
  • On-site parking facilities

To apply, please send your CV to (url removed) or call Sam Oliver on (phone number removed).

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