Residential Conveyancer – Job Description

Residential Conveyancer

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join the Residential Conveyancing Team at rhw Solicitors LLP.  The person appointed will:

  • Be qualified with a minimum of two-three years’ post-qualification experience in the field of residential conveyancing (Solicitor or CILEX);
  • Be able to demonstrate detailed knowledge and technical expertise in dealing with a mixed residential property conveyancing caseload, with minimum supervision;
  • Be able to work independently but also with the other staff in the Team;
  • Be able to generate their own referrals in order to create their own client base and generate further work for other Teams and the firm;
  • Help evolve a marketing strategy for the Residential Conveyancing Team;
  • Be fully engaged with the firm’s marketing strategy and be prepared to attend marketing events, produce marketing literature etc;
  • Have worked within, or be familiar with and able to comply with, the requirements of Lexcel.

Essential Skills:

The appointed individual must:

  • Have excellent organisational skills;
  • Have a commercial and creative mindset;
  • Have a proven ability of working to deadlines;
  • Have good IT skills, preferably with experience on case management systems;
  • Have a track-record of producing effective marketing campaigns and relationship building to introduce new work into the department;
  • Have an ability to generate their own client base.

Salary and benefits:

The position is offered on a Full-Time basis.  The appointed person will be based at our offices in central Guildford.  We are a family-friendly firm with a flexible approach.

  • Salary according to experience.
  • 25 days annual leave (increasing up to 30 days) plus normal Bank Holidays.
  • An extra day off for your Birthday.
  • Pension.
  • Life Assurance scheme.
  • Wellbeing activities.

For more details please contact Bill Hatton, the firm’s Practice Manager, on