ABOUT US 

Switalskis is an award-winning law firm, recently listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for the third consecutive year.

Established in 1993 by Stephen Switalski, we began with a focus on child care law and criminal law from a single office in Wakefield. Since then we’ve expanded to 12 locations employing approximately 400 people who provide a wide array of specialist legal services.

A career at Switalskis means being part of a firm that cares and is here for you. We’re dynamic and progressive, and we never stand still. We have been recognised as Large Firm of the Year at The Yorkshire Legal Awards and named in the top 50 fastest growing companies in Yorkshire in the Yorkshire Growth Index.

THE ROLE

Our Residential Conveyancing team continues to grow, and we're always keen to hear from talented individuals who are interested in joining us.

Whether you're a Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, Conveyancer, Paralegal or Conveyancing Assistant, we'd love to hear from you if you're passionate about delivering excellent client service and building a successful career in residential property law.

We are welcoming expressions of interest from candidates across our offices in Wakefield, Sheffield, Huddersfield, Grimsby, Bradford and Knaresborough.

By registering your interest, you'll be considered for future opportunities as they arise within our growing Residential Conveyancing department.

Key Responsibilities:

Depending on your level of experience, opportunities within the team may include:

• Managing or supporting a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters, including sales, purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity.
• Providing high-quality support to fee earners and clients throughout the conveyancing process.
• Liaising with clients, lenders, brokers, estate agents, solicitors and other third parties to ensure transactions progress smoothly.
• Preparing and reviewing legal documentation and correspondence.
• Conducting searches, onboarding clients and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and firm procedures.
• Delivering outstanding client care and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Supporting the continued growth and success of the Residential Conveyancing team.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

We're interested in hearing from individuals with a range of experience levels who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience within residential conveyancing, whether in a legal support, fee-earning or qualified role.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to effectively manage priorities.
• A high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• A proactive, professional and collaborative approach.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A commitment to delivering exceptional service and achieving positive outcomes for clients.

Click the link below to register your interest and a member of the team will be in touch should a suitable opportunity arise. For any questions please contact Recruitment@Switalskis.com

ABOUT US 

Switalskis is an award-winning law firm, recently listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for the third consecutive year.

Established in 1993 by Stephen Switalski, we began with a focus on child care law and criminal law from a single office in Wakefield. Since then we’ve expanded to 12 locations employing approximately 400 people who provide a wide array of specialist legal services.

A career at Switalskis means being part of a firm that cares and is here for you. We’re dynamic and progressive, and we never stand still. We have been recognised as Large Firm of the Year at The Yorkshire Legal Awards and named in the top 50 fastest growing companies in Yorkshire in the Yorkshire Growth Index.

THE ROLE

In this role, you will work closely with our Conveyancing team to provide high-quality legal advice, deliver exceptional client service, and contribute to the continued growth and success of the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a caseload of residential conveyancing matters, including sales, purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity.
• Supporting the growth of the department's bridging finance and equity release offering by handling these matters from instruction through to completion.
• Providing expert legal advice and maintaining excellent client relationships throughout the transaction process.
• Liaising with clients, lenders, brokers, estate agents and other third parties to ensure transactions progress smoothly and efficiently.
• Preparing and reviewing legal documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and firm procedures.
• Supporting colleagues and contributing to the continued development of the department 

This role can be based at our Wakefield office on a hybrid basis.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, Licensed Conveyancer or experienced Conveyancer.
• Proven experience managing a residential conveyancing caseload with minimal supervision.
• Experience handling a range of residential property matters, including sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, bridging finance and equity release transactions.
• Excellent client care and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and third parties.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• A professional, proactive and collaborative approach to work.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality legal advice and maintaining high standards of client service.
  
  
  

Click the link below to submit your application and a member of the team will be in touch. For any questions please contact Recruitment@Switalskis.com

ABOUT US 

Switalskis is an award-winning law firm, recently listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for the third consecutive year.

Established in 1993 by Stephen Switalski, we began with a focus on child care law and criminal law from a single office in Wakefield.  Since then we’ve expanded to 12 locations employing approximately 400 people who provide a wide array of specialist legal services.

A career at Switalskis means being part of a firm that cares and is here for you. We’re dynamic and progressive, and we never stand still. Last year we were crowned Large Firm of the Year at The Yorkshire Legal Awards and named in the top 50 fastest growing companies in Yorkshire in the Yorkshire Growth Index.

THE ROLE

We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and strategically minded Marketing & Business Development Manager to play a leading role in the continued growth of the firm.

In this role you can be based from any of our offices across Yorkshire. 

This hybrid role spans marketing, communications and business development, with a particular focus on supporting business growth, strengthening client and referrer relationships, and enhancing the firm's profile across our property and corporate service areas.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing & Business Development, you will lead the development and delivery of Marketing & BD plans, build strong relationships with key stakeholders, identify growth opportunities, and oversee the successful delivery of campaigns, projects and team outputs.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Stakeholder Management

• Lead relationships with directors, service areas and key internal stakeholders, including committees and the management team.
• Be an ambassador for the firm's brand and values.

Strategic Marketing & BD Planning

• Play a key role in the creation and delivery of marketing and business development strategies for your service areas.
• Develop annual marketing plans aligned to business objectives and focused on measurable outcomes.
• Conduct market, client and competitor research to identify opportunities for growth and differentiation.

Marketing Programme Delivery

• Oversee the delivery of marketing and business development activity and campaigns.
• Ensure consistent brand messaging across all channels.
• Lead and coordinate initiatives including:
• PR and media relations.
• Events, sponsorships and community engagement.
• Website, digital marketing and social media.
• Advertising campaigns.
• Awards, directories and recognition programmes.
• Measure, evaluate and report on return on investment.

Business Development Leadership

• Support the development and delivery of business development strategies across the property and corporate service areas, helping to drive sustainable growth.
• Identify and develop opportunities with target clients, referrers and strategic partners, building strong external relationships and supporting the conversion of opportunities into instructions.
• Work closely with directors and practice teams to develop commercially focused BD plans and ensure agreed actions are delivered.
• Assist with the development and promotion of existing and new services, including market positioning, client targeting and launch activity.
• Lead on pitches, proposals and credentials, coordinating input from fee earners and helping maximise conversion opportunities.
• Monitor and report on business development activity, pipeline performance and ROI, making recommendations for continuous improvement.

Supplier & Budget Management

• Manage relationships with key suppliers, including PR, digital and brand agencies, ensuring high-quality delivery and value for money.
• Build, manage and monitor marketing and business development budgets.

Client Satisfaction & Insight

• Oversee client feedback channels, including Trustpilot, ReviewSolicitors, Google and legal directories.
• Maintain a strong bank of testimonials, case studies and client success stories.
• Use client insight to inform marketing and business development activity.

Reporting & General Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management reports and KPI updates.
• Contribute to firm-wide projects and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by senior leadership.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Degree in Marketing or CIM Level 6 Diploma.
• At least 5 years' marketing experience within the property, corporate or professional services sector, ideally within a law firm.
• Proven success delivering marketing and business development initiatives, including building relationships, identifying opportunities and contributing to business growth.
• Experience managing, coaching and developing teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organisational, project management and prioritisation abilities.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• A proactive, commercially minded self-starter who can work effectively with senior leadership.

Desirable

• Experience of key account marketing.
• Understanding of legal industry dynamics and professional services marketing.

 click the link below to submit your application and a member of the team will be in touch. For any questions please contact

Recruitment@Switalskis.com

ABOUT US 

Switalskis is an award-winning law firm, recently listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for the third consecutive year.

Established in 1993 by Stephen Switalski, we began with a focus on child care law and criminal law from a single office in Wakefield.  Since then we’ve expanded to 12 locations employing approximately 400 people who provide a wide array of specialist legal services.

A career at Switalskis means being part of a firm that cares and is here for you. We’re dynamic and progressive, and we never stand still. Last year we were crowned Large Firm of the Year at The Yorkshire Legal Awards and named in the top 50 fastest growing companies in Yorkshire in the Yorkshire Growth Index.

THE ROLE 

As a Paralegal in our New Build Conveyancing team, you will be carrying out key functions within the new build conveyancing process as part of a larger team. For this role, previous conveyancing experience is vital and experience of the new build conveyancing process will be advantageous to an applicant but is not essential if solid previous experience of conveyancing can be demonstrated.

For the right candidate demonstrating the right approach, qualities and ethos, there may be an opportunity to progress to a formal training opportunity and qualify as a Solicitor within the new build conveyancing team (subject to previous qualifications / eligibility criteria. 

Key Responsibilities:

New Build Purchases

• Checking search results and sending search reports
• Thoroughly checking mortgage offers and dealing with standard lender reporting (specific reporting requirements for new build matters)
• Carrying out exchange of contracts
• Dealing with legal completion (including producing completion statements, and carrying out all usual pre-completion tasks).

Residential Sale Transactions

• A reasonable understanding of a registered title.
• Issuing CQS compliant contract packs
• Dealing with pre-contract conveyancing enquiries (with fee earner support)
• Dealing with part exchange transactions
• Mortgage redemptions
• Legal completion

This is a hybrid role based from our Leeds office.

What you'll bring  

• Previous conveyancing experience
• Exceptional decision making and problem solving skills.
• Able to work well under pressure
• Able to work strongly as the key part of a team
• A keen eye for detail is paramount in this role
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management systems and web based conveyancing portals.

click the link below to submit your application and a member of the team will be in touch. For any questions please contact

Recruitment@Switalskis.com