Conveyancing Fee Earner

About the role

Sort Legal, part of Sort Group, is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Fee Earner to join its Gosforth office. The role involves managing a full caseload of freehold and registered sale and purchase transactions while mentoring junior staff.

Key responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of freehold and registered sale and purchase transactions, meeting SLA commitments.
• Supervise and review work of Conveyancing Assistants, signing off contracts, exchanges and completions.
• Handle key stages of purchase transactions, including title approval, raising and resolving enquiries, and client reporting.
• Ensure compliance with conveyancing regulations, money‑laundering and data‑protection requirements.
• Conduct regular file reviews and act as first point of contact for client and introducer complaints.

Required profile

• Minimum two years’ experience handling your own conveyancing caseload.
• Experience with leasehold, transfer of equity and mortgage‑related transactions (desirable).
• Strong knowledge of the CLC Code of Conduct and related regulatory frameworks.
• Licensed Conveyancer or Solicitor qualification (desirable).

Required skills

• Proficiency with case management systems.

What we offer

• Competitive salary up to £50,000 per year, based on experience.
• Opportunities for career progression within a supportive team.
• Ongoing training to develop conveyancing expertise.