Residential Conveyancer

Job title

Residential Conveyancer

Department

Property – Residential

Our Purpose

To forge long-term relationships that have a positive impact on our people, our clients, our business partners, and our community.

Our Commitment to Our People

We do not think there is a magic formula to the Higgs culture. The key is to listen to and respect our people. If we take care of our people and our people take care of our clients, then everything we want as a firm will take care of itself. We are friendly and open to new ideas.

Our Core Values

Higgs core values are “CLEAR” – Care, Legacy, Excellence, Authenticity, Relationships

Role Purpose

We are looking for an experienced, motivated Residential Conveyancing specialist to assist with leading our conveyancing team, drive excellence in client service, compliance, and operational efficiency. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong technical knowledge and leadership skills to make a real impact in a growing department.

 Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise other members of the residential conveyancing team, ensuring high standards of service delivery.
• Oversee a varied caseload of residential property transactions including freehold, leasehold, new builds, and shared ownership.
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members on complex matters.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Monitor performance, set objectives, and support professional development within the team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, agents, and other stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance client experience.
• Support the Head of Department in delivering excellent financial performance and diligence, both personally and across the team.  

Person Specification

• Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or Legal Executive with significant residential conveyancing experience.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to team development and client service.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of conveyancing procedures, SDLT, Land Registry, and lender requirements.

What We Offer You

We offer more than just a job. Our benefits reflect our commitment to your development, wellbeing and work-life balance. Click here to discover more.

Higgs offers hybrid working wherever possible. Our Higgs’ Best FIT (flexible, inclusive, together) principles are designed to ensure that people can complete their best work from the most appropriate location. If you are looking to work flexibly then let us know and we will do what we can to accommodate your request.

We also encourage a ‘dress for your diary’ approach which means dressing in a manner appropriate for your schedule or the specific appointments you have on any given day.

Equal Opportunities

Higgs LLP is proud to be a signatory of The Law Society’s Diversity, Inclusion Charter and a Disability Confident Committed Employer. These commitments reflect our dedication to building a workplace that is inclusive, accessible, and welcoming to all. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.

As part of our Disability Confident commitment, we offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role and choose to opt into the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.We are also committed to ensuring that all applicants can fully participate in the recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know by contacting us at recruitment@higgsllp.co.uk

We recognise that inclusion is an ongoing journey, and we regularly review and publish our diversity data, which can be accessed here.

People Driven. Legal Excellence.