Senior Conveyancing Solicitor

Posted 05 January 2026
Salary £55000 - £65000 per annum
LocationBelfast
Job type Permanent
Discipline Legal
ReferenceSCS3_1767612062

Job description

Job Title: Senior Conveyancing Solicitor (Full-Time / Part-Time)

Location: Belfast
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 plus bonus
Benefits: Excellent annual leave, own office, dedicated support staff

About the Firm

We are recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded and long-established law firm in Belfast, known for its strong local reputation and consistent delivery of high-quality legal services. The firm has built excellent long-term client relationships and offers a supportive, collaborative working environment that genuinely values experience, professionalism, and work-life balance.

The Role

The firm is seeking an experienced Senior Conveyancing Solicitor to join its well-established and busy property team. This is a key hire, offering the opportunity to take ownership of a substantial residential conveyancing caseload while playing a senior role within the team.

The successful candidate will manage matters from instruction through to completion, working closely with clients, estate agents, lenders, and other solicitors to ensure a smooth and efficient conveyancing process. There is scope for involvement in mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to best practice within the department.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing a full and varied residential conveyancing caseload independently

  • Handling transactions from initial instruction through to post-completion

  • Drafting, reviewing, and approving contracts, leases, and associated documentation

  • Acting as a senior point of contact for clients, estate agents, lenders, and third parties

  • Ensuring all matters are progressed in line with regulatory and compliance requirements

  • Providing clear, timely, and professional advice and updates to clients

  • Supporting the wider property team where required

Requirements

  • Qualified Solicitor in Northern Ireland

  • Significant experience in residential conveyancing

  • Strong technical knowledge and sound professional judgement

  • Excellent communication and client care skills

  • Ability to manage a busy caseload with a high degree of autonomy

  • Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive approach

  • Experience supervising or supporting junior staff (desirable)

Benefits

  • Salary of £55,000 - £65,000 plus bonus, depending on experience

  • Excellent annual leave entitlement

  • Your own office and dedicated support staff

  • Flexible working arrangements (full-time or part-time)

  • Opportunity to join a respected, stable, and supportive local firm

For further information on this job, or any other Legal job in Belfast or Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact Ciaran Gallagher for a confidential chat today.

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