Conveyancing Fee Earner at Sort Legal in Middlesbrough, England, GB

Conveyancing Solicitor / Licensed Conveyancer – Middlesbrough – Competitive Salary + Bonus

Are you an experienced residential conveyancer looking for a role where you can take ownership of your caseload while playing a genuine part in growing a successful team?

We’re looking for a Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer with at least 2 years’ PQE to join an established residential conveyancing team in Middlesbrough. This is an opportunity to work with a strong local client base, handle a varied caseload and contribute to the continued growth of the department.

What you’ll be doing:

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• Managing your own varied caseload across the full range of residential property transactions

• Handling freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, new builds, Help to Buy, lease extensions and buy-to-let matters

• Providing high-quality, proactive advice and maintaining excellent standards of client care throughout each transaction

• Working towards the continued maintenance of CQS accreditation, ensuring the necessary standards and processes are consistently followed

• Building strong relationships with clients and providing a service that encourages repeat business and recommendations

• Developing relationships with estate agents, brokers and other professional referrers to generate new business

• Supporting the wider growth and development of the residential conveyancing team

• Potentially getting involved in commercial property work, with freehold and leasehold commercial experience being advantageous but not essential

Requirements

What we’re looking for:

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• A qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer with at least 2 years’ PQE

• Proven experience handling a residential conveyancing caseload independently

• Comfortable dealing with a broad range of freehold and leasehold transactions

• Strong client care skills and a genuine commitment to delivering a high-quality service

• Organised, commercially aware and able to manage a busy caseload effectively

• A proactive approach to business development and relationship building

• Someone who enjoys working collaboratively but is confident taking ownership of their own work

Benefits

What’s in it for you?

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• Competitive salary, realistically reflecting your experience and level of seniority

• Quarterly performance-related bonus scheme

• 25 days’ holiday plus public holidays, with additional long-service entitlement

• Company sick pay and paid compassionate leave

• Pension scheme

• Parking

• Staff discounts on legal services

• Genuine opportunities for development and progression

• Supportive and friendly team environment

• Annual fully inclusive staff party and retirement gifts

If you’re looking for a role where you can combine quality residential conveyancing with client relationship building and business development, this could be an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.

Interested? Apply today and let’s have a confidential conversation about the role.