Residential Property Lawyer / Conveyancer – Exeter

Overview

Residential Property Lawyer/Conveyancer in Exeter to support a growing team. You will manage a varied caseload across freehold/leasehold, new builds, shared ownership and more, while ensuring high-quality client service. The role offers development up to Senior Associate within a supportive, high-performing environment and hybrid working options. You will collaborate with clients, lenders, and professionals to progress files and maintain AML/regulatory compliance. This is a meaningful opportunity to advance in a thriving firm focused on quality and growth.

Pay / Benefits

• 25-30 days holiday
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Eye tests & flu jabs

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of residential property matters (freehold/leasehold, new builds, shared ownership)
• Handle transfers, buy-to-let properties, remortgage, equity release, and auction transactions
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts and reports on title
• Conduct property searches, check titles, prepare client reports
• Liaise with clients, lenders, estate agents, surveyors and other professionals
• Manage registrations, SDLT submissions, and file closure
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and AML procedures

Key requirements

• Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive (with practice rights), or Licensed Conveyancer qualification
• Strong technical and drafting skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Confidence managing matters independently
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Motivation, organisation, and a proactive mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal IT systems
• Previous experience in a law firm environment supporting fee earners

• communication
• interpersonal abilities
• attention to detail
• Strong technical and drafting skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal IT systems
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and reports on title

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