Licensed Conveyancer

As a Licensed Conveyancer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Residential Property team's services, managing your caseload and maintaining high standards of legal service to our diverse client base.

• Managing an individual Residential Property caseload independently, including progressing matters from instruction through to completion, exercising appropriate legal judgement and decision making in accordance with firm policies.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the transaction, providing legal advice, guidance and updates in accordance with the Licensed Conveyancer practising requirements.
• Providing assistance and supervision to other fee earners within the wider residential team as and when required.
• Liaising with related third parties including estate agents and mortgage brokers to facilitate smooth property transaction management.
• Assisting with training/introducing junior fee earners and support staff to SDLT/HMRC, Land Registry systems and procedures and searches.
• Managing client expectations appropriately and contributing to a positive client experience throughout the transaction lifecycle.

To be successful in this role, it's important that you meet the following requirements:

• Fully qualified Licensed Conveyancer
• A minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience managing residential property files independently.
• Proficient in digital Land Registry portals, legal case management systems and MS Office Applications.
• High attention to detail, strong time management capabilities and an exceptional client care track record.
• Finally, a strong team player who is willing to roll up the sleeves to help others. 

The Residential Property team undertakes work for a broad range of clients, including charities, companies with buy-to-let portfolios, executors and first time buyers. We also have a particular emphasis on high net worth clients, both locally and in London.

Ranked among the top private client and charity law firms in the country, Wilsons is proud to be included in The Times Best Law Firms 2026, making it our fourth consecutive year.

With nearly 300 years of history and lawyers who are recognised leaders in their fields, Wilsons offers a unique blend of skills and experience to our clients. Our lawyers are dedicated to gaining a deep understanding of their clients' interests, fostering seamless collaboration across the firm's diverse practice areas.

Wilsons has grown organically over the years and is proud to be a people-focused firm with 29 partners and circa 170 employees.

If you'd like to find out more about this opportunity before applying, please contact Carrie Clive (Recruitment Advisor) for a confidential conversation today.