Residential & Commercial Property Solicitor

Clayton Legal; Weybridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton Legal in Weybridge, Surrey, is seeking an experienced Associate Solicitor to join its expanding residential and commercial property team on a hybrid basis.

You will manage a mixed caseload including residential sales and purchases, remortgages, commercial transactions, leases, licences, and property portfolio management, with clear, commercially driven client advice and strong AML compliance.

Qualifications

• Solicitor admitted to the SRA in England & Wales.
• Ideally 3–5 years' PQE with property experience.
• Residential conveyancing background with commercial exposure.

Responsibilities

• Residential sales and purchases
• Remortgages
• Commercial property transactions
• Commercial leases and lease renewals
• Licences to assign
• Licences for alterations
• Refinancing
• Landlord and tenant matters
• Property portfolio management
• Contract review, searches and enquiries
• Exchange and completion procedures
• Provide clear, commercially focused advice throughout conveyancing

Education

SRA Solicitor – England & Wales

3–5 years' PQE

Job description

Associate Solicitor – Residential & Commercial Property

Location: Weybridge, Surrey

Salary: DOE

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Working Pattern: Hybrid

An established and growing law firm is looking to recruit an experienced Associate Solicitor to join its expanding residential and commercial property team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a property solicitor with a strong residential conveyancing background who is looking to take the next step in their career and broaden their commercial property experience.

The Role

Your caseload will include a mixture of residential and commercial property matters, including:

• Residential sales and purchases
• Remortgages
• Commercial property transactions
• Commercial leases and lease renewals
• Licences to assign
• Licences for alterations
• Refinancing
• Landlord and tenant matters
• Property portfolio management
• Contract review, searches and enquiries
• Exchange and completion procedures

You will provide clear, commercially focused advice to clients, manage transactions efficiently and proactively resolve issues throughout the conveyancing process.

The role also requires a strong understanding of AML requirements, SRA regulations and general compliance obligations relevant to property practice.

About You

The successful candidate will be:

• A solicitor admitted with the SRA in England and Wales
• Ideally 3–5 years' PQE
• Experienced in residential conveyancing
• Technically confident across the property transaction process
• Interested in developing or expanding their commercial property experience
• Comfortable managing their own caseload with minimal supervision
• Confident dealing directly with clients
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• A proactive problem-solver with a commercial approach
• Able to manage deadlines and competing priorities effectively
• Committed to delivering a high standard of client service
• Experience with conveyancing and case management systems would be advantageous.

The Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to join a growing property team where you will have real responsibility from day one, while still having access to experienced colleagues for support and development.

There is a clear opportunity for career progression towards Senior Associate and beyond, with scope to develop specialist expertise, strengthen your client relationships and build your own practice.

The firm operates a hybrid working model, combining office-based collaboration with the flexibility of home working.