Property/Conveyancing Solicitor (and/or Residential Conveyancer) - Northwich

Who are we?

Susan Howarth & Co. Solicitors is proud to be an independent, market town practice which was established in 1997 with the belief that everyone has a right to acess justice.

With a commitment to deliver the highest quality of service to all clients, we offer high-quality legal advice in Wills, Trusts & Probate incl. Powers of Attorney & Court of Protection, Family Law and Commercial & Residential Property.

Regardless of size and geography, we’ve proved that recognition for expert legal advice, client care and excellence in service delivery can be achieved with the right goals and ambition.

Our expertise is independently recognised, including:

• Ranked as a Band 2 legal practice in the Chambers & Partners UK legal guide
• Directors Susan Howarth and Victoria Poole are both also ranked as Band 2 and Band 1 Notable Practitioners respectively by Chambers & Partners UK
• Ranked as a Band 3 Leading Family Law Firm in The Legal 500 directory
• Susan Howarth ranked as a Leading Individual for 4 consecutive years by the Legal 500 before being inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2023
• Accredited by the Law Society for Wills & Inheritance Quality, Family Law, Children Law & Conveyancing Quality
• Lexcel-accredited for more than 11 years, for excellence in practice management
• Winning Best Family and Childcare Law firm 2022 and 2023 in the AI Legal Awards
• Finalists of the Lexis Nexis Family Law Firm of the Year (North) for 2 consecutive years

We run a free weekly Wills, Trusts, LPA & Probate clinic with pre-booked appointments and all new Family Law clients are offered a free initial consultation (subject to certain conditions).

We can offer clients in-house family mediation services and we have a specialist Resolution-trained Family Mediator who is also a Resolution-accredited Specialist in Domestic Violence and Children Law (private) and an FMC-accredited Family Mediator (all issues).?

Community-focussed and forward-thinking, we pride ourself on our people and promote organic growth.

We adopt a down-to-earth 'all hands to the pump’ approach to working within the firm, which includes participation in practice marketing and staff events - we’re a friendly office with a family feel and an open-door policy for all.

The role

A new exciting opportunity has arisen for a Conveyancing Solicitor and/or experienced Residential Conveyancer to join our Property Department, handling primarily residential conveyancing but with a potential opportunity to develop commercial conveyancing.

This role will suit an ambitious fee earner who is keen to further develop the property department as well as their career, offering responsibility and progression.

Responsibilities will include:

• Re-Mortgages
• Transfer of Equity
• Right to Buy
• Sales and Purchases
• Leasehold transactions
• Lease extensions
• Deed of Variations
• Shared Owners
• New Build Properties

There will be the opportunity to handle light commercial transactions to include landlord/tenant, share sales, section 106 agreements and other related matters.

You will be expected to:

• build upon existing relationships and client recommendations and generate further to help grow the team
• be responsible for the annual Law Society CQS accreditation renewal
• get involved with the business development and marketing of the firm

What is required?

We are seeking a fee earner who ideally has 5+ years PQE (min. 2yrs PQE) with previous experience of handling their own case load unsupervised covering the full range of conveyancing transactions. This is an office-based position due to the nature of the team set-up.

We may consider offering a part-time opportunity for a more experienced candidate.