Property Solicitor

Simpson Judge Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Solicitor to manage residential and buy-to-let property transactions. The successful candidate will provide expert legal advice, ensuring compliance and client satisfaction. This position offers hybrid working, competitive salary, and benefits including health insurance and bonuses.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank + Christmas closure

Free parking

Individual bonus scheme

Health insurance including eye, dental and hearing

Training and development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or equivalent / qualified by experience in Residential Conveyancing.
• Demonstrable experience managing buy-to-let transactions.
• Proven ability to review, draft, and negotiate complex property documents.
• Excellent client care skills, managing expectations and communicating professionally.
• Proficiency with case management systems and digital conveyancing tools is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of residential and buy-to-let property transactions.
• Provide expert legal advice on residential conveyancing and buy-to-let matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex legal documentation.
• Oversee property searches and advise clients on risks.
• Liaise and negotiate with stakeholders to drive transactions forward.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain organised case files.
• Provide high-quality client care and updates throughout transactions.
• Manage post-completion formalities including Stamp Duty submission.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or equivalent

Experience managing buy-to-let transactions

Ability to review, draft, and negotiate complex property documents

Excellent client care skills

Proficiency with case management systems

Job description

Job Title: Solicitor / Fee Earner
Department: Residential – Buy-to-let
Salary: £35K – £55K
Hours: Full Time
Location: Cardiff | hybrid | 2 days a week in the office

Job Reference: CWS514

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a full caseload of residential and buy-to-let property transactions, including sales, purchases, re‑mortgages, and transfers of equity, from initial instruction through to completion.
• Provide expert legal advice to clients on all aspects of residential conveyancing and buy‑to‑let matters, ensuring clear guidance and commercially focused solutions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex legal documentation, including purchase contracts, transfer deeds, lease agreements, mortgage documents, and ancillary property documentation.
• Oversee and interpret property searches, including title investigations, local authority searches, and environmental reports, identifying risks and advising clients appropriately.
• Liaise and negotiate with estate agents, mortgage lenders, brokers, surveyors, and opposing solicitors to drive transactions forward and resolve issues proactively.
• Ensure full regulatory compliance, adhering to SRA standards, anti‑money‑laundering requirements, and all relevant legislation, while maintaining meticulous and well‑organised case files.
• Provide regular updates and high‑quality client care, ensuring clients are fully informed at every stage of the transaction.
• Manage all post‑completion formalities, including submission of Stamp Duty Land Tax returns, registration at HM Land Registry, and dealing with any requisitions or lender requirements.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or equivalent / qualified by experience in Residential Conveyancing.
• Demonstrable experience managing buy‑to‑let transactions.
• Proven ability to review, draft, and negotiate complex property documents, including leases, contracts, transfer deeds, and mortgage documentation.
• Excellent client care skills, with the ability to manage expectations and communicate clearly and professionally.
• Proficiency with case management systems and digital conveyancing tools is desirable.

IN RETURN

• 28 days holiday + bank + Christmas closure
• Free parking
• Individual bonus scheme
• All work equipment provided for office and home working
• Hybrid working and flexibility provided. At least 2 days in the office a week.
• Health Insurance including eye, dental and hearing.
• Free Parking
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee assistance programme
• Team incentives and bonus’
• Loads more!

For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ Simpsonjudge.co.uk or apply below.