Conveyancing Lawyer

Conveyancing Lawyer (Locum to Permanent Opportunity)

Location: Battersea, SW11 (Office-Based)

Salary: Competitive locum rate | Up to £80,000 per annum (permanent)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 6:30pm

Employment Type: Full-time (Initial 3–6 month locum with potential to go permanent)

Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.

The Opportunity

We are working with a well-established and highly regarded law firm based in Battersea, known for its strong reputation in residential property and high-quality client service. They are seeking an experienced Conveyancing Lawyer to join their in-house team.

This is a fully office-based role, initially offered on a 3–6 month locum basis at a competitive market rate, with a clear and genuine opportunity to transition into a permanent position offering up to £80,000 per annum.

The Role

This is a hands-on position where you will manage a varied caseload across both residential and commercial property matters. You will play a key role in ensuring transactions are handled efficiently, accurately, and in line with regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a high-volume caseload of residential and commercial conveyancing matters
• Conducting title checks, property searches, and due diligence
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, leases, and legal documentation
• Handling post-completion matters including registrations and stamp duty submissions
• Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring full compliance
• Providing support to partners and wider property team as required

About You

• Minimum 5 years’ PQE in property law (residential and/or commercial)
• UK qualified solicitor or licensed conveyancer
• Proven experience managing a busy conveyancing caseload
• Strong drafting, communication, and client-facing skills
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, office-based environment
• Able to commute to Battersea on a full-time basis

Why Apply?

• Immediate locum opportunity with long-term potential
• Clear pathway to a permanent role
• Competitive salary up to £80,000
• Join a reputable, supportive, and professional firm
• Exposure to a broad and interesting mix of property work

This is an excellent opportunity for a conveyancing professional seeking flexibility in the short term, with the security of a long-term career move.

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.

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