Conveyancer

QED Legal LLP; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in East Kilbride seeks a Residential Property Solicitor with 3+ years of PQE. This role offers the chance to shape a new office in Hastings while managing a diverse caseload of residential property transactions. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a proactive approach to business development. The firm provides a competitive salary, attractive bonuses, and genuine progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary with attractive bonus structure

Supportive firm culture with regular social events

Genuine progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in Residential Property / Conveyancing.
• Confident in managing a broad caseload independently.
• Excellent communicator with strong client care skills.
• Commercially minded with an interest in business development.
• Motivated, proactive, and adaptable to a growing environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion.
• Building strong client relationships through excellent communication and service delivery.
• Assisting with the growth and development of the new Hastings office.
• Participating in local networking and business development initiatives.
• Maintaining high professional and compliance standards.

Skills

Residential Property / Conveyancing

Client communication

Business development

Caseload management

Motivation and adaptability

Education

3+ years PQE

Job description

I am working with a well-established law firm that is expanding its footprint with a brand-new office in Hastings. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Residential Property Solicitor (3+ years PQE) to play a key role in shaping and developing this new branch from the ground up.

The Role

The successful candidate will be joining as a standalone fee earner, with the opportunity to grow the office and team as work levels increase. This is a fantastic career move for someone who enjoys autonomy, client interaction, and being actively involved in business development.

You will handle a broad range of residential conveyancing matters, including:

• Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Re-mortgages
• Transfers of equity
• New build transactions
• Other general residential property work

As the office grows, the role will evolve to include managing support staff and handling approximately 25–30 new files per month with administrative assistance.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion
• Building strong client relationships through excellent communication and service delivery
• Assisting with the growth and development of the new Hastings office
• Participating in local networking and business development initiatives
• Maintaining high professional and compliance standards

The Ideal Candidate

• 3+ years PQE in Residential Property / Conveyancing
• Confident in managing a broad caseload independently
• Excellent communicator with strong client care skills
• Commercially minded with an interest in business development
• Motivated, proactive, and adaptable to a growing environment

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary with attractive bonus structure
• Opportunity to be at the forefront of an exciting new office launch
• Supportive firm culture with regular social events
• Genuine progression opportunities as the team expands

If you would be interested in finding out more about this role or hear about any other opportunities please reach out to Rhian Thompson at QED Legal ([e-mail]) or alternatively click on the "APPLY" button below.