Solicitor

Conveyancing Solicitor Main Purpose: We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Residential Conveyancing Solicitor with approximately 5 years Post-Qualified Experience (PQE) to join our busy property department. The successful candidate will manage a full caseload of residential property transactions from instruction through to completion, delivering high-quality legal services and maintaining excellent client care standards. You will play a key role within the team, supporting junior staff where appropriate, contributing to departmental growth, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and professional obligations. Responsibilities:

• Manage a full caseload of residential conveyancing matters including:
• Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases Re-mortgages
• Transfers of equity
• New build transactions
• Shared ownership matters (if applicable)
• Handle files from instruction through to post-completion independently
• Conduct all necessary legal due diligence, including title checks and searches
• Draft and review contracts, transfer deeds, and supporting documentation
• Liaise effectively with clients, estate agents, lenders, and other solicitors
• Provide clear, timely, and commercially sound legal advice
• Ensure compliance with AML regulations, SRA Code of Conduct, and firm policies
• Meet individual and departmental billing targets
• Maintain accurate time recording and file management
• Support and supervise junior fee earners or paralegals where required
• Contribute to process improvements and efficiency within the department Key Skills:
• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with approximately 5 years PQE in residential conveyancing
• Proven ability to run a busy, high-volume caseload independently
• Strong technical knowledge of residential property law and procedures
• Excellent client care and communication skills