Residential & Commercial Property Solicitor

Company: Clayton Legal
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Location: Weybridge
Job Description:

Associate Solicitor – Residential & Commercial Property

Location: Weybridge, Surrey

Salary: DOE

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Working Pattern: Hybrid

An established and growing law firm is looking to recruit an experienced Associate Solicitor to join its expanding residential and commercial property team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a property solicitor with a strong residential conveyancing background who is looking to take the next step in their career and broaden their commercial property experience.

The Role

Your caseload will include a mixture of residential and commercial property matters, including:

  • Residential sales and purchases
  • Remortgages
  • Commercial property transactions
  • Commercial leases and lease renewals
  • Licences to assign
  • Licences for alterations
  • Refinancing
  • Landlord and tenant matters
  • Property portfolio management
  • Contract review, searches and enquiries
  • Exchange and completion procedures

You will provide clear, commercially focused advice to clients, manage transactions efficiently and proactively resolve issues throughout the conveyancing process.

The role also requires a strong understanding of AML requirements, SRA regulations and general compliance obligations relevant to property practice.

About You

The successful candidate will be:

  • A solicitor admitted with the SRA in England and Wales
  • Ideally 3–5 years’ PQE
  • Experienced in residential conveyancing
  • Technically confident across the property transaction process
  • Interested in developing or expanding their commercial property experience
  • Comfortable managing their own caseload with minimal supervision
  • Confident dealing directly with clients
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail
  • A proactive problem-solver with a commercial approach
  • Able to manage deadlines and competing priorities effectively
  • Committed to delivering a high standard of client service
  • Experience with conveyancing and case management systems would be advantageous.

The Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to join a growing property team where you will have real responsibility from day one, while still having access to experienced colleagues for support and development.

There is a clear opportunity for career progression towards Senior Associate and beyond, with scope to develop specialist expertise, strengthen your client relationships and build your own practice.

The firm operates a hybrid working model, combining office-based collaboration with the flexibility of home working.

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Posted: September 22nd, 2026