Conveyancer

Simpson Judge; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-ranked legal firm in Bath is looking for a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Licensed Conveyancer to join its residential property team. This role involves handling a varied caseload including sales, new builds, and buy-to-let transactions. Candidates will enjoy flexible working arrangements, a strong earning potential, and opportunities for professional development. Ideal for NQ+ solicitors eager to shape a growing team within a supportive environment.

Benefits

20% salary bonus

Annual salary increase

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Enhanced maternity pay

Pension

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with residential property experience handling varied caseloads.
• Ability to draft, review, and negotiate contracts and leases effectively.
• Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied residential property caseload including sales and new builds.
• Provide legal advice throughout the conveyancing process.
• Draft and review contracts and property documentation.

Skills

Residential property experience

Strong drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Time management

Client liaison

Education

Qualified solicitor (NQ+)

Job description

Job Title: Solicitor / chartered licenced conveyancers / Residential Property Fee Earner

Department: Residential Property

Salary: NQ 50K - 60k increasing with years experience up to 80K

Hours: full time. 9-5

Location: Bath. Hybrid 2 days in the office a week. Flexibility can be provided.

Job Reference: CWS442

OVERVIEW

Join a Top 70 Legal 500 law firm and be part of a newly established residential property team in their Bath office. With well-established property teams across the UK and a strong flow of work from a major regional estate agency, this is an excellent opportunity for NQ+ solicitors. Work on a varied residential property caseload, help shape the new team, and thrive in a collaborative, supportive environment with clear career progression and professional development opportunities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handle a varied residential property caseload, including sales, leasehold, new builds, off‑plan purchases, buy‑to‑let, remortgages, development transactions, Shared Ownership/Help to Buy, and work for high‑net‑worth clients
• Provide practical legal advice to clients throughout the conveyancing process, ensuring smooth progression from instruction to completion.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, leases, and other property documents while ensuring compliance with current property law and regulations.
• Liaise with lenders, estate agents, surveyors, and other parties to coordinate and resolve issues efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records, track case progress, and meet deadlines effectively.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Qualified solicitor (NQ+) with residential property experience, ideally handling a varied caseload of sales, leasehold, new builds, off‑plan purchases, buy‑to‑let, remortgages, and development transactions.
• Non qualified experienced fee earners will also be considered.
• Exposure to Shared Ownership/Help to Buy schemes and high‑net‑worth client transactions is desirable.
• Strong drafting, reviewing, and negotiating skills for contracts, leases, and property documents.
• Proven ability to liaise effectively with clients, lenders, estate agents, and other parties to progress transactions.
• Excellent organisation, record‑keeping, and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines efficiently.
• Keen to join a small but growing team within a national top ranked firm.

IN RETURN

• Low billing target high earning potential. 20% salary bonus
• Annual salary increase
• Flexible working, hybrid, flexible hours etc.
• 26 days holiday + bank
• Enhanced maternity pay. 3 months full pay
• Pension
• Life assurance
• Loads more

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