Senior Conveyancing Solicitor
2 days ago
Worthing
Are you ready for a role where your expertise truly shapes the future of a respected conveyancing department? This Senior Conveyancer opportunity offers you the autonomy to build new systems, establish high standards, and leave a lasting mark in a supportive, professional environment in Worthing. What's in it for you?\n\n • Lead and shape your own department: Start from a clean slate – no backlog, no dysfunctional systems.\n, • Genuine autonomy: Design workflows and set quality standards your way.\n, • Quality over quantity: Sensible caseloads mean you focus on doing the job right, not ticking boxes in a ‘volume factory’.\n, • Supportive culture: Calm, non-chaotic environment with strong relationships across local agents and a hands-on, fair Principal who fully supports you.\n, • Competitive senior salary: £55,000–£70,000 depending on experience, plus an attractive performance-related bonus\n, • Long-term growth potential: Be a key leader as the department grows.\nThe Role\n You will lead the rebuild of a modern, efficient conveyancing team. From day one, you’ll have the freedom and support to run residential conveyancing matters, shape new workflows, and build your own team. There’s a true balance here – leadership, hands-on casework, and commercial acumen, all with no inherited problems. \n\n • Running and supervising residential conveyancing files (freehold, leasehold, new build, lender work)\n, • Designing and improving workflows and templates\n, • Ensuring compliance and managing risk within the department\n, • Building positive relationships with estate agents and clients\n, • Recruiting and mentoring future support staff as the department grows\n, • Reporting directly to the Principal\nWhat we're looking for:\n\n, • A minimum of 5 years’ PQE in residential conveyancing\n, • Qualified Solicitor or CILEx Lawyer\n, • Proven ability across a variety of transaction types\n, • Strong commercial awareness – you understand throughput and viability\n, • Organised, process-driven, calm and steady communicator\n, • Confidence and professionalism, with no perfectionist bottlenecks or drama\n, • Ready to lead, not just fee-earn\n, • This is a senior leadership role, not a “quality-only” low-volume position\n, • Typical caseload: 35–45 active matters, supported by administration staff\n, • Clear autonomy to run the department, balanced with accountability for commercial results\nWhat's on Offer?\n\n, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and a Christmas closure\n, • Workplace pension at 3% on qualifying earnings\n, • Generous discretionary bonus scheme\n, • Permanent, full-time position with immediate start available\n, • Competitive salary: £55,000–£70,000 depending on experience and client following\n, • Bonus scheme and long-term progression as the team grows\n\n If you’re an experienced conveyancer ready to take control of your next career chapter – without inheriting chaos or compromise – this is your chance. Apply now to take on a role that offers stability, autonomy, and the scope to truly make your mark. For an exploratory chat before you apply, please contact Anna Honey at CKB Recruitment.