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.

The Role

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.

About You

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

Desirable:

• 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.