Senior Property Lawyer - Horsforth

Are you an experienced Conveyancer or Property Lawyer looking for your next career move?

Do you want to join a forward-thinking, modern legal practice that values innovation, inclusion, and career development?

A well-established and expanding legal firm is looking for a Senior Property Lawyer to join its dynamic Conveyancing Department in Horsforth. With decades of industry expertise and a tech-forward approach, this firm delivers high-quality legal services across England and Wales while maintaining a supportive and people-focused culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of residential property matters, including freehold, leasehold, new build, and shared ownership transactions.

• Handle files from instruction to completion with the support of an assistant where appropriate.

• Meet and exceed individual KPIs and business-wide SLAs, including monthly completions targets.

• Communicate effectively with clients, referrers, solicitors, estate agents, and other stakeholders.

• Liaise with panel members, ensuring all activity aligns with their service level expectations.

• Draft and review legal documents, including contracts, Transfers of Part, and Deeds of Easements.

• Utilise the in-house case management system in accordance with firm procedures.

• Attend training sessions, 1-2-1s, performance reviews, and team meetings.

• Provide exceptional client service and uphold high professional and ethical standards.

• Be a role model in terms of file management, communication, and behaviour.

What Were Looking For

• Minimum 2 years experience in a conveyancing or property fee earner role (more senior applicants welcomed).

• Strong knowledge and experience handling leasehold, new build, and shared ownership transactions.

• Preferably experience working with small developers and site setup matters.

• Proficiency using Case Management Systems, Land Registry Portal, Online SDLT submissions, and panel websites.

• Thorough understanding of AML regulations, CQS compliance, and SRA obligations.

• Proven ability to manage deadlines and workload independently.

• Highly developed communication, organisation, and IT skills.

• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing demands.

• A proactive, risk-based, and process-driven approach to conveyancing.

Whats on Offer

• Monday to Friday, 9:00am 5:00pm, with 1-hour lunch break.

• Competitive salary (DOE).

• Industry-leading training and access to on-demand CPD.

• Additional annual leave entitlement for long service.

• Flexible working hours (after probation).

• Free parking.

• Career development aligned with company expansion plans.

• Pension scheme.

• Lucrative Refer a Friend scheme.

• Free Costco membership.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• Death in service benefit.

• Annual summer and Christmas parties.

• Recognition and award events.

Join a supportive and progressive team where you can make a meaningful impact while advancing your legal career. If you're ready for a fresh opportunity to work in a modern, client-focused legal environment we want to hear from you.