Conveyancing Solicitor

Law Staff Limited; Portslade by Sea; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Professional development

Modern office facilities

Job summary

Law Staff Limited is seeking a Conveyancing Solicitor with 5+ years PQE to join its busy Property Department, handling a varied residential caseload across London and Brighton. The role is based in Hove, near Brighton, offering a competitive salary and clear career progression.

You will provide practical legal advice, liaise with estate agents and lenders, and draft contracts while maintaining high standards of client care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 5 years PQE in residential conveyancing.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload independently.
• Strong technical knowledge of conveyancing procedures and property law.
• Excellent client care, communication and organisational skills.
• Experience with case management systems desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing a full caseload of residential conveyancing transactions, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases.
• Handling remortgages, transfers of equity, new build properties and Right to Buy matters.
• Providing clear and practical legal advice to clients.
• Liaising with estate agents, mortgage lenders, solicitors and third parties.
• Drafting and reviewing contracts and related documentation.
• Maintaining accurate file records and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Client care

Communication

Organisation

Commercial awareness

Case management

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales

Job description

Are you a Conveyancing Solicitor with over 5 years PQE looking to join a well-established and busy law firm offering a Competitive Salary, genuine career progression, professional development, a supportive environment and more? This is an excellent opportunity to manage a varied residential conveyancing caseload within an expanding Property Department across London and Brighton. This role will be based in Hove, Brighton.

About the Firm:

A well-established and busy law firm based in London and Brighton with a strong reputation for providing exceptional legal services to a diverse client base. Due to continued growth, the firm is expanding its Property Department, offering a supportive and friendly working environment, modern office facilities with excellent transport links and genuine opportunities for career progression.

Conveyancing Solicitor - Position Overview:

• Manage a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion
• Work in a fast-paced environment delivering a high standard of client care
• Provide clear and practical legal advice to clients
• Contribute to the ongoing growth and success of the department
• Exposure to a high volume of high-quality conveyancing work

Key Responsibilities of the Conveyancing Solicitor:

• Managing a full caseload of residential conveyancing transactions, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Handling remortgages, transfers of equity, new build properties and Right to Buy matters
• Providing clear and practical legal advice to clients
• Liaising with estate agents, mortgage lenders, solicitors and other third parties
• Drafting and reviewing contracts and related documentation
• Maintaining accurate file records and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements

Requirements of the Conveyancing Solicitor:

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales
• Minimum 5 years' PQE in residential conveyancing (candidates with more or less experience demonstrating the required skills will be considered)
• The ability to manage a busy caseload independently
• Strong technical knowledge of conveyancing procedures and property law
• Excellent client care, communication and organisational skills
• Proactive, commercially aware and able to work effectively under pressure, with case management system experience desirable

The Benefits for the Conveyancing Solicitor role:

• Competitive Salary and benefits package depending on PQE and experience
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development
• Exposure to a high volume of high-quality conveyancing work
• Modern office facilities with excellent transport links and more