Property Solicitor

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

Job summary

A legal services provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified Solicitor to manage residential and buy-to-let property transactions. The role involves providing expert legal advice, negotiating complex documentation, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have demonstrable experience in property transactions and excellent client care skills. This position offers hybrid working with flexibility, competitive salary, and various employee benefits including health insurance and training opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free parking

Individual bonus scheme

All work equipment provided

Health Insurance including eye, dental and hearing

Training and development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Team incentives and bonuses

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or equivalent with experience in Residential Conveyancing.
• Demonstrable experience managing buy-to-let transactions.
• Proven ability to review and negotiate complex property documents.
• Excellent client care skills and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of residential and buy-to-let property transactions.
• Provide expert legal advice on all aspects of residential conveyancing.
• Draft and negotiate complex legal documentation.
• Liaise with estate agents and mortgage lenders to drive transactions.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain well-organised case files.
• Provide regular updates and high-quality client care.

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 Earne r

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 @ (url removed) or apply below