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Conveyancer

Job details
Posting date: 23 February 2026
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: Negotiable depending on experience plus competitive benefits package
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 25 March 2026
Location: Newcastle, Tyne & Wear
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Bailey Hunter
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: JC3855

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Summary

Senior Residential Conveyancer – City Centre
Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience running your own caseload
Team: Busy, well-regarded residential conveyancing department
Salary: Competitive + benefits (DOE)

A respected, busy city centre law firm is looking to recruit a skilled and experienced Residential Conveyancer to join its established team. This is a strong opportunity for someone who takes real pride in client care, enjoys working in a collaborative environment, and can confidently manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining quality.

The role

You’ll handle a varied range of residential property matters and build up to a caseload of approximately 90–120 files. This is a fast-paced department with a strong reputation for service, so you’ll need to be organised, efficient and calm under pressure.

Key responsibilities

- Managing your own caseload with minimal supervision
- Running the full range of conveyancing matters from instruction through to
completion, keeping clients updated throughout
- Opportunity to handle more complex matters including:
- Leasehold transactions
- Re-mortgages
- Transfers of Equity
- Help to Buy
- Redemptions
- New builds and shared ownership
- Company purchases
- Auctions
- Liaising effectively with clients, agents, lenders and other third parties to keep
matters progressing
- Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and firm procedures

About you

- 5+ years’ experience managing a varied residential conveyancing caseload end-
to-end
- Confident dealing with volume without compromising on quality
- Strong technical ability and attention to detail
- Excellent client care and communication skills
- A team player who contributes positively to a busy department

This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected firm in Newcastle where your expertise and contribution will be valued.

Please send your CV to Claire Cox at Bailey Hunter Ltd (Legal Recruitment Agency): clairecox@baileyhunter.com or www.baileyhunter.com

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