NQ Property Solicitor

BCL Legal; Chester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after probation

Job summary

NQ Solicitor - Property in Chester is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-regarded property team. You will assist with and manage property transactions from instruction through to completion, including title investigations and Land Registry work.

You will work closely with an experienced Partner, benefit from hands-on training, and take increasing responsibility as you develop your caseload in a high-quality conveyancing practice. Hybrid working available after probation.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified Solicitor with Property experience
• Strong grounding in residential conveyancing and/or commercial property
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Assist with and manage property transactions from instruction through to completion
• Prepare and review contract documentation and supporting paperwork
• Undertake title investigations and report on title and transaction information
• Deal with Land Registry applications and registrations
• Liaise with clients, solicitors, agents and other third parties to progress transactions
• Develop knowledge across a broad range of property and conveyancing matters
• Work closely with an experienced Partner and benefit from hands-on training and support
• Take increasing responsibility for your own caseload as experience develops

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Commercial property

Client management

Attention to detail

Education

Law degree / qualified solicitor

Job description

NQ Solicitor - Property | Chester

High-Quality Property Work | Rural Estate Transactions | Supportive Team

We are working with a well-regarded law firm in Chester that is looking to appoint an ambitious NQ Property Solicitor to join its specialist property team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified solicitor to gain exposure to high-value and complex property transactions, working closely with an experienced Partner and junior members of the team on a significant and confidential rural estate portfolio.

The role offers the opportunity to develop your technical expertise and take responsibility for matters from instruction through to completion, with transaction values regularly exceeding £1 million.

The Opportunity

You will:

• Assist with and manage property transactions from instruction through to completion
• Prepare and review contract documentation and supporting paperwork
• Undertake title investigations and report on title and transaction information
• Deal with Land Registry applications and registrations
• Liaise with clients, solicitors, agents and other third parties to progress transactions efficiently
• Develop your knowledge across a broad range of property and conveyancing matters
• Work closely with an experienced Partner and benefit from hands‑on training and support
• Take increasing responsibility for your own caseload as your experience develops

About You

The ideal candidate will be a newly qualified Solicitor with experience in Property, gained through a training contract or previous paralegal experience.

You will ideally have:

• A strong grounding in residential conveyancing and/or commercial property
• Good knowledge of the conveyancing process
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and client management skills
• A proactive and commercially minded approach
• The ability to work effectively as part of a small, specialist team
• Ambition to develop your career within a quality-focused Property practice

Why Apply?

• Join a well-regarded Property team in Chester
• Gain exposure to high-value property transactions, including rural estate disposals
• Work closely with an experienced Partner and benefit from strong support and development
• Handle quality work with transaction values regularly exceeding £1 million
• Develop your technical expertise and take on increasing responsibilitySupportive and collaborative working environment
• Hybrid working available following the initial probationary period
• Competitive salary and benefits package

This is a fantastic opportunity for an NQ Property Solicitor looking to build their career within a specialist team and gain exposure to high-quality, complex property work from an early stage.