Job Description

Miller Grace Recruitment is representing a well-established and respected law firm in Manchester seeking a Residential Conveyancing Solicitor. This role is perfectly suited for a recently qualified Solicitor (NQ–3 years PQE) who has already built significant fee-earning experience during their training or post-qualification. You will join a firm known for its stability and high-quality service, managing a diverse caseload of property transactions in a fast-paced, modern legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

Caseload Management: Independently manage a high-volume residential caseload from instruction through to post-completion.
Transaction Variety: Handle a wide range of matters including sales, purchases, leasehold, freehold, new builds, and transfers of equity.
Technical Excellence: Demonstrate strong drafting and negotiation skills to protect client interests and ensure smooth completions.
Communication: Provide exceptional service to clients, estate agents, and lenders, ensuring clarity and transparency throughout the conveyancing process.
Compliance: Ensure all files are managed in strict accordance with SRA guidelines and CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) standards.

Requirements

Qualification: You must be a Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales.
Proven Experience: Demonstrable experience in residential property law with the ability to “hit the ground running.”
Resilience: Comfortable working in a high-energy, fast-paced environment where deadlines are constant.
Independence: Ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.

What’s in it for you?

Financial Reward: Competitive base salary of £40,000 – £50,000 (dependent on experience) plus an easily achievable bonus scheme.
Career Growth: A clear and documented progression pathway—perfect for a junior solicitor looking to reach Senior Associate level.
Time Off: 25 days holiday, which increases with your length of service.
Stability: Join a firm with a strong Manchester presence and a consistent flow of high-quality instructions.

The Conveyancing Market in 2026

The Manchester property market remains one of the UK’s most resilient. In 2026, the role of a Conveyancer is evolving:

Digital Transformation: The shift toward digital ID verification and electronic signatures is now industry standard, allowing solicitors to manage high volumes more efficiently than in previous years.
Material Information Rules: Following the long-term impact of Trading Standards’ requirements for “Material Information,” solicitors are now involved much earlier in the “upfront information” stage to reduce transaction fall-through rates.
Green Mortgages: An increasing number of Manchester transactions involve “Green Mortgages” and energy-efficiency certifications, requiring solicitors to be familiar with EPC-related lending criteria.

Industry Representation: Legal Services (UK)

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