Residential Property Solicitor

Strumasters; Rugby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in the UK is seeking a Residential Property Solicitor/Conveyancer to manage property transactions and provide excellent client service. This mid-senior level full-time role involves independent caseload management and offers a competitive salary with various employee benefits. Key responsibilities include building relationships, progressing files cost-effectively, and guiding assistants.

Benefits

Option to buy or sell up to 3 days of annual leave

Payment of professional subscriptions

Additional leave over Christmas shutdown

Incentive schemes and referral rewards

Birthday off with gift voucher

Paycare Health Cash Scheme

Discounted legal services

Social events and office activities

Dress‑down and treat day

Annual Christmas celebration

Qualifications

• Experience in handling residential conveyancing transactions.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently with minimal supervision.
• Capable of building strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of residential property transactions.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients.
• Progress files efficiently and respond to enquiries professionally.
• Provide guidance and support to assistants and paralegals.

Skills

Caseload management

Strong organizational skills

IT competency

Commercial awareness

Client communication

Education

Relevant qualification (Solicitor, CILEx, or CLC)

Tools

Web-based case management systems

Job description

About The Role

My client is a well‑established and respected law firm with a strong reputation in residential property. We pride ourselves on delivering client‑focused, high‑quality legal services while supporting the professional growth and development of our team. We are now seeking an ambitious Residential Property Solicitor or Conveyancer to join our supportive department and gain hands‑on experience across a broad range of property transactions.

What You'll Do

As a Residential Property Solicitor/Conveyancer at our client’s law firm practice, you will manage your own caseload with minimal supervision, handling all aspects of residential conveyancing. Your work will include:

• Sales and purchases
• Deeds of Variation
• Remortgages
• Transfers of equity
• Right to Buy
• Shared ownership schemes
• Lease extensions

You will be responsible for ensuring that transactions progress efficiently and that clients receive an excellent service throughout.

A relevant qualification (Solicitor, CILEx, or CLC) is desirable, though experienced fee earners with proven caseload management will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, estate agents, lenders, and other stakeholders.
• Independently manage your caseload as an experienced Residential Property Fee Earner.
• Progress files in a timely and cost‑effective manner.
• Use strong organisational skills and IT competency, including web‑based case management systems.
• Demonstrate commercial awareness, understanding practice targets and generating fee income in line with expectations.
• Provide support, guidance, and development to assistants and paralegals.
• Handle freehold, leasehold, and shared ownership matters.
• Respond to client enquiries professionally in person, by phone, and through remote channels.

What We Offer

Working at our client’s law firm means being part of a firm that values its people and invests in their future. Our employees have opportunities to grow through both Leadership and Technical career pathways.

We offer a competitive salary along with an excellent benefits package, including:

• Option to buy or sell up to 3 days of annual leave
• Payment of professional subscriptions
• Additional leave over the Christmas shutdown
• Incentive schemes and referral rewards
• Your birthday off, plus a birthday gift voucher
• Paycare Health Cash Scheme
• Discounted legal services
• Invitations to regular social events and office activities
• Dress‑down and treat day on the last Friday of each month
• Annual Christmas celebration

Please apply now to be considered for this role.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice