Residential Property Solicitor

We are seeking an experienced Residential Property Solicitor to join our client's busy, client-focused property team. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of residential property matters, provide expert legal advice, deliver excellent client care, ensure compliance with regulatory and firm procedures, and contribute to efficient team workflows.

This role provides exposure to a wide range of conveyancing matters including purchases, sales, remortgages, transfers of equity and leasehold work, and offers hybrid working arrangements.

Key responsibilities:

• Act for clients on a broad range of residential property transactions from initial instruction through to completion and post-completion matters, taking ownership of files and ensuring timely progression.

• Provide clear, pragmatic legal advice to clients on transactional and procedural issues, ensuring matters are handled in accordance with professional and regulatory obligations.

• Carry out and oversee client identity checks and anti‑money laundering (AML) compliance, maintaining robust audit trails and accurate, audit‑ready case files in line with firm procedures.

• Prepare, review and negotiate contract documentation, transfer deeds, and leasehold paperwork; complete Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) returns and ensure correct calculation and submission where required.

• Prepare and check completion statements, manage disbursement requests and client account transactions, and work with accounts to resolve billing queries and support fee recovery processes.

• Liaise professionally with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, surveyors, HM Land Registry, local authorities and other third parties to obtain documentation, chase outstanding matters and manage expectations.

• Maintain and update electronic case files, recording clear case notes, milestones and actions to support efficient file reviews and handovers.

• Supervise and support junior team members and paralegals, providing guidance on procedures, precedents and best practice and contributing to induction and training activities.

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, update precedents and assist with the adoption of conveyancing technology and workflow improvements to enhance client service and team efficiency.

Key skills and experience required:

• Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with demonstrable experience handling residential conveyancing matters within a law firm or conveyancing practice.

• Sound knowledge of residential property processes including HM Land Registry practice, SDLT returns, leasehold documentation and common transaction types (sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity).

• Practical experience of AML and client identification requirements, with a track record of maintaining accurate, audit‑ready files and compliance documentation.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied caseload, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.

• Confident and professional communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, colleagues and external contacts.

• Proactive, solution‑focused and reliable, with a willingness to embrace new systems, contribute to team improvements and support a collaborative working environment.

Benefits and working arrangements:

• Hybrid working model with a mix of office and remote working as agreed with the team.

• Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.

• Access to training and development to support career progression within the property team.

• Supportive, client‑focused environment that values continuous improvement and collaborative working.

How to apply:

Please submit your CV and a covering statement outlining your relevant experience and eligibility to work in the UK. Applications will be reviewed on receipt and shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.