Residential Property Lawyer / Conveyancer – Taunton

Overview

In this role you will manage a varied residential property caseload for a growing Taunton team. You will handle freehold/leasehold transactions, new builds, transfers, remortgages, and SDLT processes, while drafting contracts and liaising with clients and professionals. The role offers hybrid working with clear path to Senior Associate, in a supportive environment focused on quality and client service. You will work closely with fee earners to deliver accurate, compliant conveyancing work and help shape the team’s ongoing growth.

Pay / Benefits

• 25-30 days holiday
• Birthday day off
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme(s)
• Life assurance
• Eye tests & flu jabs

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of residential property matters including freehold/leasehold transactions, new builds, shared ownership, transfers, buy-to-let, and auction-related activity
• Handle remortgage, equity release, and related property transactions
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and reports on title; conduct property searches and title checks
• Liaise with clients, lenders, agents, surveyors, and other professionals to progress matters
• Manage registrations, SDLT submissions, and file closure; ensure AML and regulatory compliance

Key requirements

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

• excellent communication
• proactive mindset
• attention to detail
• organization
• Microsoft Office
• legal IT systems

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