Licensed Conveyancer​/Legal Executive; Residential Property

Real Estate Conveyancing Lawyer / CILEx / Licensed Conveyancer
Location: Leeds
Salary: Competitive
Type: Full‑time, permanent

A well‑established national law firm is looking to appoint an experienced conveyancing professional to join its expanding real estate team. The firm has a long history, multiple UK offices, and a strong reputation for high‑quality work across the property sector. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy, supportive team working on a wide range of development‑focused matters.

Working closely with senior lawyers, you will manage your own caseload while supporting larger transactions. The work is varied and will include:

• Handling sales and purchases of land, including social housing assets
• Managing and transferring open spaces
• Assisting with wider real estate projects, such as large‑scale stock transfers
• Preparing and drafting documents including transfers, deeds, certificates and ancillary paperwork
• Producing reports on title and reviewing due diligence
• Managing pre‑ and post‑completion steps, including Land Registry applications and requisitions
• Liaising directly with clients and external stakeholders
• Ensuring compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements
• This role offers exposure to substantial development projects and the chance to work with a diverse client base, including housing providers, developers, and institutional investors.

We are looking for someone who can work independently, stay organised under pressure, and deliver work to a high standard. You will ideally bring:

• A minimum 2:2 degree in Law (or equivalent route)
• Qualification as a Conveyancer, Licensed Conveyancer or CILEx Lawyer with conveyancing practice rights
• Strong experience in property transactions and the conveyancing process
• Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail
• Strong administrative and organisational abilities
• Confident communication skills and a client‑focused approach
• Ability to manage competing deadlines with minimal supervision
• Good working knowledge of MS Office

• Experience in a similar real estate or development‑focused role
• Familiarity with document management systems
• Experience using time‑recording software

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a respected real estate team, with the support of experienced colleagues and exposure to high‑quality work.

* At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace.

Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*