Associate Property Lawyer - #2166219

Kickstart Your Legal Career with Conveyancing Direct Property Lawyers

Are you a recent Law graduate or someone with experience in the property sector looking to begin a rewarding career in conveyancing?

At Conveyancing Direct Property Lawyers, part of the Connells Group, we're looking for ambitious and motivated individuals to join our growing team in Manchester as an Associate Property Lawyer. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience, manage your own caseload and develop towards becoming a qualified Property Lawyer, with full training and support every step of the way.

Everything we do is guided by our HOUSE Values:

Honesty – Building trusted relationships through clear communication and integrity.

Ownership – Taking responsibility for your work, managing your caseload effectively and delivering positive outcomes.

Understanding – Recognising the unique needs of clients and colleagues to provide the best possible support.

Service – Putting customers at the heart of every interaction and delivering an excellent client experience.

Excellence – Continuously developing your skills and striving for the highest standards in everything you do.

We're looking for someone who naturally demonstrates these values in the way they work, communicate and support clients.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing your own residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to completion, with support from experienced Property Lawyers and Team Managers.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, estate agents, lenders and other third parties, providing exceptional service throughout the transaction.
• Drafting legal documentation, conducting searches, preparing matters for exchange and completion, and maintaining accurate file records.
• Completing post-completion activities including SDLT submissions and Land Registry applications, while ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory and quality standards at every stage.

What We're Looking For

• A Law degree or previous experience within the property sector.
• A genuine interest in building a career within residential conveyancing.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills with great attention to detail.
• A proactive and motivated approach to learning and development.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications; knowledge of case management systems is advantageous but not essential.

What's In It For You?

• Structured training and development designed to support your progression into a Property Lawyer role.
• Opportunities to work towards becoming CLC Qualified.
• Ongoing mentorship and guidance from experienced Conveyancers.
• Collaborative pod-based working, providing support, knowledge sharing and development opportunities.
• Pension scheme, Group Life Assurance and bonus opportunities.
• Access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• A supportive and inclusive culture focused on personal growth and career progression.

Please Note

This is an office-based position designed to provide the training, collaboration and mentorship needed to support your professional development. Remote working is not available for this role.