Conveyancing Solicitor/Legal Executive – 5+ years

CWC Solicitors; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Ongoing training & professional dev

Job summary

CWC Solicitors in Exeter is seeking a Conveyancing Solicitor/Legal Executive with 5+ years in conveyancing to join our expert team. You will provide expert guidance on residential property transactions and ensure compliance with UK legislation while delivering outstanding client care throughout the process.

You will manage a busy caseload, handle document drafting and review, perform property research, and coordinate with clients, agents, lenders, and solicitors to meet deadlines and achieve

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Licenced Conveyancer with strong knowledge of property law and residential conveyancing.
• Experience with shared ownership and new build matters is desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple cases with high attention to detail and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on the conveyancing process and provide regular updates.
• Manage property transactions from instruction through to completion.
• Draft and review sales contracts, leases and transfer documents.

Skills

Conveyancing

Residential property law

Client management

UK law knowledge

Drafting documents

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Licenced Conveyancer

Tools

LEAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Conveyancing Solicitor/Legal Executive – 5+ years

Location: Exeter, with occasional travel to branch offices | Contract: Permanent |Hours: Full-time. Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 17:00

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Solicitor/Legal Executive with a background in Conveyancing to join our expert team.

To provide expert guidance and management of residential property transactions, ensuring compliance with all relevant UK legislation and delivering outstanding client care throughout the conveyancing process.

Demonstratable experience of generating revenue fees of at least £17,500 + per month on a regular basis.

What you’ll be doing

Client management: Advise clients on the legal process, provide updates, and answer questions about their transaction. Manage property transactions from instruction through to completion. Advise on shared ownership schemes and new build transactions.

Document drafting and review: Draft and review legal documents, including sales contracts, leases, and transfer documents.

Property research: Conduct searches with local authorities and research legal ownership of properties and titles.

Liaison and communication: Liaise with clients, estate agents, lenders, financial advisors, and solicitors to ensure transactions proceed within outlined timeframe and on target.

Transaction management: Manage the exchange of contracts and completion, ensuring all deadlines are met.

Financial and legal compliance: Ensure that property taxes, Stamp Duty etc., are paid and that all legal and financial requirements are met.

Record-keeping: Maintain accurate records of all transactions and payments and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Resolution: Proactively identify and resolve issues to avoid delays.

What we’re looking for

Legal expertise: Qualified Solicitor or Licenced Conveyancer with strong knowledge of property law and the residential conveyancing process, experience with shared ownership and new build matters.
Strong knowledge of UK property law, Land Registry procedures, and mortgage lending requirements.

Professional qualifications: Qualified Solicitor or Licenced Conveyancer are standard requirements for this role.

Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for client and third-party interactions.

Organisation and detail: High level of attention to detail and strong organisational skills to manage multiple cases.

Pressure and deadlines: Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Technical skills: Proficiency with legal and conveyancing software, and Microsoft Office.

Experience: Prior experience in conveyancing or a related property law role.

Caseload: Ability to manage a busy caseload efficiently and proactively with attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

Culture: A team player with a professional and approachable manner who is able to demonstrate cross functional support and collaborative work ethic.

Full UK driving licence

Local Experience
Previous experience in a multi-branch firm.
Experience with LEAP case management system.

What you can expect from us

A generous holiday allowance, including bank holidays and a Christmas shutdown.
Private healthcare, dental and optical cover after successful completion of your probationary period.
A pension scheme to support your future.
Ongoing training and professional development.
Clear opportunities for career progression.

About us

We are a well-established law firm headquartered in Plymouth, Devon, with additional offices in Exeter, Tavistock, Torpoint, and Plymstock. The firm has been serving clients since 1973 and is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)

The firm emphasises a client-focused approach, offering clear, practical advice and cutting through bureaucracy. They aim to provide tailored solutions for complex legal matters, ensuring transparency and efficiency throughout the process

Our services
We provide a comprehensive range of legal services for both individuals and businesses, including:

• Private Client Services: Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection, Family Law, Divorce.
• Corporate & Commercial: Business mergers, commercial transactions.

Take a closer look at how we work, what we value, and what you can expect.