Residential Property Solicitor - Hybrid

We are seeking a residential property solicitor to join a busy property team with offices across South and East Midlands areas. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of residential property matters including sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, leasehold transactions and associated post‑completion work. The role offers exposure to both transactional work and client‑facing matters, with opportunities for development and progression within a supportive, client‑centred firm. The firm is known for delivering high quality client care and pragmatic legal advice. The team values technical accuracy, efficient case management and collaborative working. This is a hybrid role with a mix of office and remote working.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of varied residential property transactions from initial instruction to completion, ensuring files are progressed promptly and clients receive clear, practical advice.
• Conduct thorough pre‑transaction checks including title investigations, searches, leases and planning considerations, and advise clients on risks, conditions and next steps.
• Prepare, review and negotiate contracts, transfer documents, mortgage deeds, lease documentation and related conveyancing paperwork in accordance with practice procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with clients, lenders, estate agents, surveyors and other third parties to obtain required information, resolve issues and progress matters to completion.
• Undertake anti‑money laundering (AML) and client identity checks, maintain compliant, audit‑ready files and follow firm policies and regulatory obligations.
• Manage completions, post‑completion registration and relevant indemnity policies, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of file activity and costs.
• Provide clear cost estimates and client care letters, record time and costs accurately and assist with billing and cost recovery processes.
• Proactively identify and elevate complex or high‑risk matters, instruct counsel or experts where necessary and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to the development of precedents, checklists and workflow improvements to enhance efficiency and share best practice within the team.
• Provide support and guidance to more junior colleagues, assisting with training, file supervision and technical queries.

Key skills and experience required:

• Qualified solicitor with demonstrable experience in residential conveyancing (typically 2+ years PQE or equivalent transactional experience).
• Sound knowledge of residential property law, title matters, leasehold/freehold issues and common transaction types including purchases, sales and remortgages.
• Experience of dealing with lenders, preparing and reviewing mortgage documentation and managing lender requirements to completion.
• Proven ability to draft clear correspondence and documents, with excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to client care.
• Good case and time management skills, able to manage competing priorities and maintain high standards under pressure.
• Familiarity with case management systems and willingness to support digital workflows, e‑conveyancing processes and process improvement initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships with clients and third parties.
• Commitment to working inclusively and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and to upholding regulatory and ethical standards.