Residential Conveyancing Solicitor, FCILEX or Licensed Conveyancer

Southerns Solicitors has over 200 years of experience in providing comprehensive legal services to both individual and commercial clients across the North West. We are committed to delivering an outstanding legal service to all our clients, combining up-to-date specialist knowledge with a down to earth approach.

We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Solicitor, FCILEX or Licensed Conveyancer to join our friendly and supportive conveyancing team as we continue to grow.

Find the full role description and requirements below.

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  • Closing Date

    Closing Date: 01.07.2026

  • Salary

    Salary commensurate with experience.

  • Location

    Burnley, BB11 1ES

About the role

We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Solicitor, FCILEX or Licensed Conveyancer to join our friendly and supportive conveyancing team as we continue to grow.

The successful candidate will manage their own caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to post-completion, always ensuring the highest standards of client care and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing a varied caseload of residential conveyancing transactions, including sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity and new build properties
  • Drafting and reviewing contracts and legal documents
  • Carrying out title checks and resolving any associated legal issues efficiently
  • Communicating effectively with clients, estate agents, lenders and third parties to progress transactions smoothly
  • Ensuring regulatory compliance throughout each stage of the conveyancing process
  • Actively supporting the continued growth and strong reputation of our property team, with client care at the forefront.

Candidate Requirements:

We are looking for applicants who have the below qualifications and who can demonstrate:

Essential:

  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience handling residential conveyancing matters
  • Must be a Qualified Solicitor, FCILEX or Licensed Conveyancer
  • Ability to manage your own caseload from instruction to post-completion with minimal supervision
  • Strong client care and communication skills
  • A collaborative, team-oriented approach

Benefits & Rewards:

The most valuable part of our business is our people. We provide the following benefits* alongside a friendly working environment that allows our team to flourish.

  • Competitive salary
  • 22 days’ annual leave per annum, with an additional 3 days at Christmas plus Bank Holidays*
  • 1 Extra day’s holiday for your birthday (applicable if your birthday falls on a normal working day and after one year’s completion of service)
  • Workplace pension (Company Contribution of 3%)*
  • Off-site paid parking
  • Regular team social events
  • Flexible/Hybrid working arrangements*
  • Salary sacrifice electric car scheme*

*Some benefits are subject to eligibility.

Closing date: 01.07.2026

How to apply:

No agencies, we will not accept applications from any agency.

To apply please email your CV detailing your relevant experience to Emma Jackson (Practice Manager): ejackson@southernslaw.co.uk

Alternatively, you can apply online below via the form.

Why work for Southerns?

The most valuable part of our business in our people, we offer a supportive, friendly and flexible working environment that allows our team to flourish.

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