Overview
Conveyancer – New Homes – Taunton – 2+ Years PQE
Location: Taunton, Somerset (Hybrid)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £50,000 to £75,000 (depending on experience)
A well-regarded law firm in Somerset is seeking a qualified Conveyancer with a minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience to join its specialist New Homes team in Taunton. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a high-performing, collaborative environment focused on delivering exceptional service in the new build sector.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for managing your own caseload and supporting the wider New Homes team, including:
- Setting up new build sites and managing related sales transactions
- Completing legal reports for team members
- Overseeing daily operations and supporting team training, progression, and wellbeing
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, including SRA and CQS accreditation
- Managing team capacity and workflow
- Providing coaching and problem-solving support on conveyancing matters
- Assessing risk and offering pragmatic legal advice on complex cases
- Handling Help to Buy, freehold, leasehold, shared ownership, and associated sales
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified conveyancer with:
- Minimum 2 years’ PQE in residential or new build conveyancing
- Strong technical and case management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Confidence in managing matters independently
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- A proactive, team-oriented mindset
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies
Benefits
The firm offers:
- Competitive salary
- Company health cash plan
- Enhanced annual leave
- Social events and seasonal gifts
- Recruitment referral scheme
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Supportive and inclusive working environment
How to Apply
If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.
*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.*
Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £50000 – £75000 per annum
Location: Taunton, Somerset
