At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage diverse residential property cases and liaise with clients and professionals.
- Company: Dynamic law firm in Exeter offering flexible working options.
- Benefits: Generous holiday, private healthcare, and corporate gym discounts.
- Other info: Opportunities for charity involvement and a vibrant office culture.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and make a real impact in property law.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 70000 £ per year.
Overview
Location: Exeter (with flexible and hybrid working options)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £45,000 – £70,000 (dependent on experience)
The Role
You’ll be responsible for managing a varied caseload of residential property matters, including:
- Freehold and leasehold transactions
- New builds and shared ownership
- Transfers and buy-to-let properties
- Remortgage, equity release, and auction sales/purchases
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and reports on title
- Conducting property searches, checking titles, and preparing client reports
- Liaising with clients, lenders, estate agents, surveyors, and other professionals
- Managing registrations, SDLT submissions, and file closure
- Ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and AML procedures
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified professional with:
- Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive (with practice rights), or Licensed Conveyancer qualification
- Strong technical and drafting skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Confidence in managing matters independently
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Motivation, organisation, and a proactive mindset
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal IT systems
- Previous experience in a law firm environment supporting fee earners
Benefits
The firm offers:
- 25-30 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
- Extra day off for your birthday
- Private healthcare
- Pension scheme(s)
- Life assurance
- Eye tests & flu jabs
- Corporate gym membership discounts
- Legal support
- Opportunities to get involved with charity fundraising, sports teams, and office socials
How to Apply
If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact: Olivia Reed Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.
Equal opportunities notice: Chadwick Nott is committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our client network. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other personal characteristic.
