Solicitor - Residential Conveyancing

Location: Edinburgh or Glasgow
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Company: MOV8 Real Estate

Why Join MOV8?

MOV8 is one of Scotland's most progressive property businesses, combining estate agency, conveyancing and private client services under one roof.

We've experienced significant growth in recent years and have ambitious plans for the future. We're continuing to invest in our people, technology and processes to create a business where talented legal professionals can thrive.

We recognise that being a successful Solicitor is about more than progressing transactions. It's about providing reassurance, building trust and delivering an outstanding experience for every client.

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Legal Career?

Are you an experienced Residential Conveyancing Solicitor looking for a fresh challenge, greater career opportunities and the chance to join an ambitious, forward-thinking legal business?

At MOV8 Real Estate, we're looking for a talented, motivated and client-focused Solicitor to join our growing Legal Team in Edinburgh or Glasgow.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of up to £60,000, depending on experience.

• Opportunities for career progression within an ambitious and growing legal business.

• A supportive Legal Team, including experienced colleagues and dedicated legal support.

• Modern case management systems and technology designed to improve efficiency.

• The opportunity to develop your technical expertise and professional skills.

• A collaborative working environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.

• The opportunity to build strong relationships with clients and professional contacts.

• A business committed to excellent client care, innovation and continuous improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys managing their own caseload, building strong client relationships and delivering exceptional legal services, while benefiting from the support of an established team and modern technology.

Whether you're looking to develop your technical expertise, take on greater responsibility or build a long-term career with a growing firm, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Solicitor within our Residential Conveyancing Team, you'll be responsible for managing your own caseload while delivering a consistently high standard of legal advice and client service.

You'll work closely with colleagues across our Legal and Estate Agency Teams to ensure transactions progress smoothly, clients are kept informed and potential issues are identified and resolved proactively.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied residential conveyancing caseload, including purchases, sales, remortgages and transfers of title.

• Providing clear, practical and commercially focused legal advice to clients.

• Managing transactions from initial instruction through to settlement and completion of post-settlement requirements.

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, estate agents, lenders, introducers and other professional contacts.

• Ensuring files are progressed efficiently while maintaining high standards of accuracy, compliance and client care.

• Working collaboratively with Legal Executives and support colleagues to manage workloads and deliver an excellent client experience.

• Proactively identifying and resolving issues that could delay transactions.

• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements.

• Contributing ideas to improve processes, efficiency and the overall quality of our legal services.

• Supporting the continued growth and reputation of MOV8 Real Estate.

About You

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical conveyancing knowledge with a proactive, organised and client-focused approach.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Qualification as a Scottish Solicitor with a current practising certificate.

• Experience independently managing Scottish residential conveyancing transactions.

• Strong knowledge of Scottish property law and conveyancing procedures.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain legal matters clearly to clients.

• A genuine commitment to delivering exceptional client care.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to progressing transactions.

• Confidence in building and maintaining positive professional relationships.

• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a busy Legal Team.

• A positive attitude towards technology, innovation and continuous improvement.

We welcome applications from Solicitors at different stages of their careers, provided they have the experience and confidence to manage a residential conveyancing caseload.

More Than Just Another Conveyancing Role

We understand that experienced Solicitors have choices when it comes to their careers.

At MOV8, we want to offer an environment where you can focus on delivering excellent legal services while continuing to develop professionally.

You'll be joining a business that is investing in its future, with opportunities to contribute to how we work, develop your skills and progress your career as the firm continues to grow.

We're particularly interested in individuals who take pride in building lasting client relationships, embrace new ways of working and want to make a meaningful contribution to the success of the wider business.

If you're ambitious, commercially aware and passionate about providing outstanding client service, we'd love to hear from you.

Interested? Let's Talk.

If you're an experienced Residential Conveyancing Solicitor looking for your next opportunity, we'd welcome your application.

We also appreciate that you may be happy in your current position. If you're simply curious about what MOV8 could offer, we'd be delighted to arrange an informal and confidential conversation.

Apply today and take the next step in your legal career with MOV8 Real Estate.