Conveyancer

QED Legal; Hastings; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Hastings is seeking an experienced Residential Property Solicitor to join their new office. You will manage a diverse caseload of residential conveyancing matters, foster client relationships, and contribute to the office's growth. The competitive salary includes an attractive bonus structure, and you'll benefit from a supportive culture with genuine progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Attractive bonus structure

Supportive firm culture

Genuine progression opportunities

Regular social events

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in Residential Property / Conveyancing.
• Confident in managing a broad caseload independently.
• Excellent communicator with strong client care skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload of residential conveyancing matters.
• Building strong client relationships.
• Participating in local networking and business development initiatives.

Skills

Residential Property / Conveyancing

Client communication

Business development

Caseload management

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