At a Glance
- Tasks: Help launch and grow a new Residential team while managing diverse property cases.
- Company: Join a top Legal 500 practice with a focus on collaboration and growth.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous holidays, hybrid working, healthcare benefits, and a vibrant social calendar.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive culture with clear career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape the future of a new team and make a real impact in the local market.
- Qualifications: 3+ years’ experience in residential conveyancing and strong client care skills.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 42000 £ per year.
A highly regarded Legal 500 practice is seeking a Residential Property Lawyer or Licensed Conveyancer to play a key role in growing its property offering from its brand‑new Bournemouth office. This is more than just a fee‑earning role – you’ll be part of shaping something from the ground up. While based in Bournemouth, you’ll also be working closely (mostly remotely) with the wider experienced Residential Property team.
The role:
- Helping launch and grow this new Residential team in Bournemouth
- Managing your own varied caseload of residential property matters including: Help to Buy and other equity mortgages, ISAs, and redemptions, leasehold work, including shared ownership, right to buy purchases, investment properties, remortgages and transfers of equity, declarations of trust, unregistered land and restrictions, probate sales and occasional support with plot sales
- Building relationships and helping bring in new work
- Collaborating with wider team to share knowledge and support
Ideal candidate:
- At least 3 years’ PQE in residential conveyancing
- Confident running files independently and managing a busy caseload
- Familiar with CQS standards and the Building Safety Act
- Up to speed on SDLT essentials
- Great at client care and a team player
- Keen to get involved in business development and grow your presence in the local market
- Strong communicator who builds relationships easily
In return you can expect:
- Clear pathways for career progression.
- A central location in Bournemouth for easy access.
- Generous holiday allowances and hybrid working arrangements.
- A vibrant social calendar and bonus schemes.
- Healthcare benefits to support your well‑being.
At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network to achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.
Job Tenure: Permanent and Full‑Time
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Bournemouth, Dorset
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Chadwick Nott is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to shape the future of its new Residential team in Bournemouth. With a commitment to employee growth through clear career progression pathways, generous holiday allowances, and a vibrant social calendar, you will thrive in a supportive and inclusive work culture that values diversity. The hybrid working arrangements and healthcare benefits further enhance the appeal of joining this forward-thinking legal practice.
