Eventus Legal are seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancer or Solicitor to join the expanding Property team of a Legal 500 firm with offices across Lancashire and Greater Manchester. This is a permanent, full-time position handling a diverse caseload of residential conveyancing matters. The role is based in Preston comes with an attractive salary of between £35000 - £55,000 and a host of benefits including Private Health Care, 25 days annual leave, life cover and well-being perks to name a few, all within a progressive and supportive working environment.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Residential Conveyancer or Solicitor to join one of the region’s leading residential property teams during a period of continued expansion. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a full residential property caseload from instruction to completion. Key duties include:
- Managing a full range of residential property matters including sales, purchases, leasehold, freehold, re-mortgages and new builds
- Providing clear, practical advice to clients and maintaining a high level of client service throughout each transaction
- Ensuring all transactions are progressed efficiently and in line with regulatory requirements and firm procedures
- Playing an active role within the team, sharing knowledge and contributing to a positive and collaborative working culture
- Supporting more junior colleagues when required and promoting best practice across the department
About You
You will be a Licensed Conveyancer, qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with at least 4 years’ experience in residential property law and be confident managing a busy caseload independently. You will also demonstrate:
- A solid track record in residential conveyancing with strong technical knowledge
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues
- A proactive, "can-do" attitude and the ability to work efficiently
- A commercial approach and an understanding of client needs
- Proactive and organised approach to managing work in a fast-paced environment
- Interest in networking and building a professional profile
Benefits and Rewards
The firm is offering an excellent package for the incoming Conveyancer, Solicitor or Legal Executive including a salary of between £35000 - £55000 along with a range of other benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Extra day off for your birthday
- Private Medical Insurance
- 3 x death in service benefit
- Income Protection covering 6 months of your salary if you are incapacitated
- Employee assistance programme
- 4% pension contributions
- Cycle to work scheme
- Social events
- Ongoing development opportunities
About the Firm
This Conveyancing opportunity is with a highly regarded, multi-service law firm that has been delivering expert legal services across the North West for over 60 years. Recognised in the Legal 500 rankings for 2025, the firm has achieved top-tier status in several disciplines along with commendations in other practice areas.
The firm's commitment to excellence is reflected in its client-centric approach and its dedication to employee wellbeing. With a team of over 120 professionals, the firm combines legal expertise with a down-to-earth approach, ensuring cost-effective solutions tailored to each client's needs.
The firm has grown steadily over the last six decades and now operates from several offices across Lancashire and Greater Manchester. Their continued success is underpinned by a strong focus on client care, quality of service, and employee wellbeing.
Next Steps
Apply now if you are ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a rewarding environment.
To find out more about this opportunity in Preston, or other vacancies in the NW please contact Nikki Phillips at the Eventus Recruitment Group.
If this role isn’t quite the right fit but you’re considering a new opportunity, please don’t hesitate to get in touch for a confidential chat about your career plans.
The Eventus Recruitment Group are award-winning recruitment specialists operating across the UK and Ireland in the Legal, Finance and Financial Services sectors. Please note, the years’ experience and / or salary are listed in our advertisements as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Our privacy policy can be found on the bottom of our website.