Salary: Competitive, dependant on experience(from £40,000)
Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
Conveyancing Solicitor
Location: Salisbury (office based)
Hours: Full time
Salary: Competitive, dependant on experience(from £40,000)
Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
Help us build something exceptional. Join our growing conveyancing team and play a key role in shaping a modern, client‑focused department. You will manage a varied caseload of residential property transactions, delivering a smooth, efficient and client‑focused conveyancing service from inception to completion.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified solicitor, licensed conveyancer, or legal executive who thrives in a supportive, professional environment and takes pride in high‑quality client care.
Responsibilities
- Managing a full caseloard of residential conveyancing matters including sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, and leasehold transactions.
- Conducting title checks, reviewing legal documentation, and identifying and resolving potential issues.
- Drafting and reviewing contracts, lease agreements, and related property documents.
- Liaising effectively with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other third parties.
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory and legal requirements, including AML, SRA/CQS and lender requirements.
- Carrying out searches, Land Registry applications, and raising appropriate enquiries.
- Providing clear, practical legal advice to clients throughout the transaction.
- Maintaining accurate and up‑to‑date case management records.
- Proactively managing risks, resolving issues and progressing matter efficiently.
- Managing client expectations and delivering an excellent standard of customer service.
- Supporting business development and client retention where appropriate
Skills and attributes
Core
- Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or Legal Executive with over 3 years residential conveyancing experience.
- Proven ability to manage a varied residential conveyancing caseload independently.
- Strong knowledge of UK property law, Land Registry procedures, and mortgage lender requirements.
- Excellent attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Experience using conveyancing case management systems (Leap).
- A commitment to high‑quality legal services and client care.
Benefits
- Reasonable caseloads.
- Excellent admin support.
- Flexible working.
- Competitive salary with performance‑related bonuses.
- Opportunities for career development and progression.
- Ongoing training and professional development support
- Pension scheme.
- Health Insurance
- Supportive, friendly, and collaborative working environment
Accountability
You will report directly to Andrew Hart, Head of the Property Department.
Dog‑Friendly Workplace
We are proud to be a dog friendly firm, with several dogs regularly in the office.
Contact Details:
BATT BROADBENT SOLICITORS LLP Recruitment Team