Residential Conveyancing Solicitor / CILEX (2 + PQE)

JR United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK firm is seeking a Qualified Solicitor to manage residential conveyancing. This full-time role involves a varied caseload, client communication, and mentoring junior staff within a forward-thinking property team adaptable to the evolving housing market. Join a collaborative environment in Brighton and Hove with excellent benefits, including a competitive salary and flexible working options after probation.

Benefits

Bank holidays

Employer-contribution pension

Flexible hybrid options after probation

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ residential conveyancing experience.
• Familiarity with digital ID checks.
• Calm and organized under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the residential conveyancing journey.
• Handle a varied caseload including freehold, leasehold, new-build, and remortgage matters.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with colleagues.

Skills

Client-first communication

Business development

Innovative mindset

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX/FILEX

Tools

Case-management systems

Land Registry portal

Job description

Role Description

• Manage the residential conveyancing journey—from onboarding through file closure, post-completion, and Land Registry submissions. Handle a varied caseload including freehold, leasehold, right-to-buy, new-build, and remortgage matters. Collaborate & mentor: share your expertise with junior staff and exchange ideas with colleagues.
• Client-first communication: translate legal jargon into everyday language (we pride ourselves on five-star Google reviews!). Assist in promoting the firm online. Some commercial work may be involved. No worries if you’re new—our senior team will guide you.
• What You’ll Bring:
• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX/FILEX with some commercial conveyancing exposure.
• Minimum 2 years’ residential conveyancing experience.
• Familiarity with case-management systems & digital ID checks.
• Confidence with Land Registry portal & SDLT/LBTT forms. Innovative mindset for process improvements. Calm, organized, and able to work under deadlines. Business development skills are a plus.

Salary: £45,052.00-£47,769.00 per year

Benefits include bank holidays, extra Christmas-to-New-Year downtime, employer-contribution pension, modern office near coffee shops, and flexible hybrid options after probation.

Why Join Now?

The housing market is recovering, green-tech builds are trending, and e-conveyancing is advancing—an ideal time to join a forward-thinking property team.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Work Location: Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, UNITED KINGDOM