Senior Solicitor
<p>Are you an experienced Residential Conveyancing Solicitor or Conveyancer looking for your next senior opportunity?</p> <p>Do you thrive managing complex residential property transactions while delivering exceptional client service?</p> <p>Looking for a Senior Conveyancing role in Bradford where your expertise will contribute to a growing and ambitious legal team?</p> <p>Gillespie Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a well-established professional legal services organisation based in Bradford as they continue to expand their Residential Property department.</p> <p>This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong and commercially aware Senior Solicitor / Conveyancer to join a growing team, managing a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters while supporting junior colleagues and contributing to the continued success of the department.</p> <strong>The Role</strong> <p>As a Senior Solicitor / Conveyancer – Residential Conveyancing, you will manage a busy caseload of residential property transactions from instruction through to completion and post-completion.</p> <p>This senior-level role requires strong technical expertise in UK residential property law, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage high volumes of work while maintaining outstanding client care standards.</p> <p>You will also play an important role in supporting team development, maintaining professional relationships with industry partners, and contributing to the wider growth of the business.</p> <strong>Key Responsibilities</strong> <ul> <li>Managing a full caseload of residential conveyancing transactions from instruction through to post-completion</li><li>Handling freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, new build transactions, and shared ownership matters</li><li>Providing clear, practical, and client-focused legal advice throughout the conveyancing process</li><li>Liaising with estate agents, mortgage lenders, brokers, and third parties</li><li>Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal procedures</li><li>Supporting and mentoring junior fee earners and support staff where required</li><li>Maintaining strong relationships with clients and professional referrers</li><li>Contributing to business development initiatives and networking activities</li></ul> <strong>About You</strong> <p>We are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced Residential Conveyancing professional who is confident managing a high-volume caseload while maintaining exceptional standards of client service.</p> <p>You will be commercially aware, highly organised, and comfortable working independently while also contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.</p> <strong>Skills & Experience Required</strong> <ul> <li>Minimum 5+ years’ experience in Residential Conveyancing</li><li>Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, Legal Executive, or highly experienced Residential Fee Earner</li><li>Proven ability to manage a high-volume conveyancing caseload independently</li><li>Strong technical knowledge of UK residential property law</li><li>Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff desirable</li><li>Excellent client care and communication skills</li><li>Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail</li><li>Proficiency with case management systems and Microsoft Office</li></ul> <strong>Personal Attributes</strong> <ul> <li>Professional, confident, and approachable communicator</li><li>Commercially minded with a proactive and solutions-focused approach</li><li>Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced legal environment</li><li>Strong leadership and team collaboration skills</li><li>High levels of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality</li></ul> <strong>What’s on Offer</strong> <ul> <li>Permanent, full-time Senior Conveyancing role in Bradford</li><li>Senior position within a growing and ambitious legal team</li><li>Supportive and collaborative working culture</li><li>Clear career progression opportunities</li><li>Ongoing professional training and development</li><li>Modern office environment in Bradford</li></ul> <p>If you are an experienced Residential Conveyancing Solicitor or Conveyancer looking for an exciting new opportunity in Bradford, we would love to hear from you.</p> <p>Apply today or contact the team at Gillespie Recruitment to find out more about this Senior Solicitor / Conveyancer – Residential Conveyancing opportunity.</p>