Associate - Residential Property

Lawfront (Lawfront Group Limited); Maidstone, Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Discretionary bonus

Generous benefits package

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Brachers is seeking an experienced Residential Property fee earner to join our growing team in Maidstone or Canterbury. You will manage your own residential conveyancing caseload from instruction to completion, handling a broad range of clients and transactions.

We welcome Solicitors, Legal Executives, Licensed Conveyancers or those qualified through another route, and offer a collaborative environment with access to technology to support client service and career development.

Qualifications

• Experience handling residential conveyancing transactions from start to finish.
• Ability to manage your own workload and prioritise effectively.
• Strong technical knowledge of residential property matters.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Proactive and collaborative approach.
• Confidence using case management systems and legal technology.
• Experience dealing with more complex conveyancing matters would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own residential conveyancing caseload from instruction to completion.
• Deliver excellent client service throughout the conveyancing process.
• Handle matters independently with minimal supervision.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and professional contacts.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Residential Property team and wider firm.
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of the department.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Case management

Client relationship skills

Education

Legal qualification in conveyancing

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step in your conveyancing career?

We're looking for an experienced Residential Property fee earner to join our growing team in either Maidstone or Canterbury.

Whether you're a Solicitor, Legal Executive, Licensed Conveyancer or have qualified through another route, we'd love to hear from you if you're confident managing a residential conveyancing caseload and are looking to develop your career with a leading regional law firm.

At Brachers, you'll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team that combines high-quality legal expertise with the latest technology to deliver an exceptional client experience.

What you'll be doing

You'll manage your own residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to completion, working with a broad range of clients and transactions. You'll also:

• Deliver excellent client service throughout the conveyancing process
• Handle matters independently with minimal supervision
• Build trusted relationships with clients and professional contacts
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Residential Property team and wider firm
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of the department

What we're looking for

We're open to all qualification routes, but you'll need:

• Experience handling residential conveyancing transactions from start to finish
• The ability to manage your own workload and prioritise effectively
• Strong technical knowledge of residential property matters
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• A proactive and collaborative approach
• Confidence using case management systems and legal technology
• Experience dealing with more complex conveyancing matters would be advantageous

The Team

You'll be joining a well-established team of 18 professionals, including Solicitors, Legal Executives, Conveyancers, Paralegals, Legal Secretaries and more, led by Sara Smith . The team is known for its collaborative approach, technical expertise and commitment to delivering outstanding client service.

Why Brachers?

People are at the heart of everything we do. Recognised in The Times Best Law Firms and accredited by Best Companies, we're proud of the supportive, inclusive and ambitious culture we've built.

In 2025, Brachers became part of Lawfront, a national group of leading regional law firms. This gives our people the best of both worlds: the culture and client relationships of a respected regional firm, backed by the opportunities, investment and ambition of a growing national group.

What you'll get

• Competitive salary and annual salary reviews
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Generous benefits package
• Regular social and networking events
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• The opportunity to work alongside highly regarded property specialists

Ready to join us?

If you're looking for quality work, genuine career progression and a team where your contribution is recognised, we'd love to hear from you.

Competitive salary, annual salary reviews and discretionary bonus scheme