Residential Property Solicitor

Overview

In this role you will manage a fast-paced residential conveyancing caseload with a focus on a retirement living niche after training. You will work within a well-established, people-focused firm that prioritizes development and promotion from within. The position combines high-volume transactional work with the opportunity to specialise and build expertise in a growing sector. You will collaborate with the team to deliver clear, client-friendly guidance and maintain strong organisational standards.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days holiday + birthday leave
• bank holidays
• enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• private healthcare
• life assurance
• cycle to work

Responsibilities

• Manage own residential conveyancing caseload (freehold/leasehold)
• Handle sales and purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, and lease extensions
• Coordinate dual transactions (seller and retirement living purchase)
• Work on time-sensitive cases with strong communication and organisation
• Explain legal concepts clearly to an older client base
• Support retirement living specialization through training and practice

Key requirements

• 1 to 5 years PQE in Residential Conveyancing
• Strong foundation in residential conveyancing
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Good time management and ability to work in a fast-moving environment
• Comfort with Excel and case management systems; able to meet financial targets
• Willingness to specialise in retirement living with full training

• Excellent telephone manner
• Clear and empathetic communication
• Client care orientation
• Organisational discipline
• Excel
• case management systems

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