Qualified Residential Conveyancer - HOD Succession Plan Role

QED Legal; Otley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Otley is seeking an experienced residential property solicitor/legal exec with a minimum of 6 years PQE. You will manage high-net-worth transactions and supervise junior solicitors, ensuring consistent quality service for clients. Hybrid working is offered, though preference is for more office presence to facilitate management duties. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-respected team focused on quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in residential property.
• Experience managing other solicitors and handling high-net-worth transactions.
• Strong focus on quality client service and relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage residential property transactions from start to finish.
• Oversee junior solicitors in the property team.
• Ensure quality service for legacy clients throughout the process.

Skills

Residential property law

Management experience

Client relationship management

Education

6+ PQE

Job description

A high-quality, 200 year old law firm in Otley are looking to add a 6 + PQE residential property solicitor/legal exec to their team - the existing HOD plans to retire in the next few years and is now working part time so it's time for someone to step into her shoes.

The property team are all about quality with each fee earner opening 15 matters a month and each fee earner has secretarial support.

This team are well respected in the Wharfe Valley region and most of the work is repeat business/legacy clients. For this firm, it's important that the same Solicitor/Legal Exec stays with the same file throughout the process and the clients appreciate this and pay for this service, again, all about the quality of service for the client.

Within the team already there are two other full time solicitors to manage (one who is 4 PQE and the other 1 PQE) and there are two commercial property partners who handle the HNW transactions - the idea is that this new hire will now handle the HNW transactions.

Hybrid working is available, though the preference is for someone to be in the office more than not due to the management side element of the role.