Solicitor / Conveyancer – Residential Property – Bournemouth

Overview

In this role you will manage a varied portfolio of high-value residential property matters in Bournemouth, handling complex conveyancing from instruction to post-completion. You will lead and mentor junior fee earners while supporting business development and department growth. The position combines technical property law work with client-facing responsibilities and adherence to regulatory standards. You will work with a high-performing team to deliver top-quality outcomes and contribute to the firm’s market presence. This is a chance to shape a busy practice within a respected firm and develop your leadership in a focused, client-centric environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive, friendly and professional working environment
• Clear progression opportunities
• Strong focus on client service, quality and professional development
• Opportunities to contribute to business development and team growth

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of residential property matters, including high-value transactions
• Handle complex transactions with minimal supervision and meet billing targets
• Draft and negotiate legal documentation
• Conduct Land Registry and post-completion formalities
• Provide guidance, mentoring and supervision to junior fee earners
• Carry out legal research and stay updated on changes in law
• Maintain files per SRA, Law Society Conveyancing Protocol, CQS, LEXCEL and internal procedures
• Maintain clear client and third-party communication
• Assist with billing, financial administration and business development
• Contribute to marketing activity and content creation for internal/external publication
• Open, close and archive files according to firm procedures

Key requirements

• 10+ years’ PQE or equivalent residential conveyancing experience
• Extensive knowledge of residential conveyancing processes and property law
• Strong understanding of the Bournemouth and Dorset property market
• Excellent organisational and caseload management skills
• Strong leadership, mentoring and supervisory abilities
• Exceptional client care and communication skills
• Strong drafting, negotiation and technical legal skills
• Commercial awareness and ability to support business development
• High motivation, resilience and independence
• Strong IT skills, including experience with case management systems

• leadership
• mentoring
• excellent client care
• residential conveyancing processes
• drafting and negotiation
• case management systems

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