Residential Conveyancing Solicitor / CILEX (2 + PQE)

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

Job summary

Join a leading property team as a Solicitor specializing in residential conveyancing. You will manage client journeys from start to finish, mentor junior staff, and enhance business development efforts. Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible hybrid options, and a supportive environment aiming for excellence in client service.

Benefits

Bank holidays

Employer-contribution pension

Flexible hybrid options after probation

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' practical residential conveyancing experience.
• Familiarity with SDLT/LBTT forms.
• Ability to translate legal jargon and communicate with clients effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the residential conveyancing journey from onboarding through file closure.
• Mentor junior support staff and collaborate with colleagues.
• Handle a varied caseload including freehold, leasehold, and new-build matters.

Skills

Confidence with Land Registry portal

Business-development skills

Process improvements

Education

Qualified Solicitor

CILEX/FILEX qualification

Tools

Case-management systems

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 and mentor: share your expertise with junior support staff and exchange ideas with colleagues.
• Communicate with clients effectively: translate legal jargon into everyday language. We pride ourselves on five-star Google reviews. Feel free to share your commercial work interests—no worries if you're new to it; our senior team will guide you.
• What You’ll Bring:
• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX/FILEX with some commercial conveyancing exposure.
• At least 2 years’ practical residential conveyancing experience. Familiarity with case-management systems and digital ID checks.
• Confidence with Land Registry portal and SDLT/LBTT forms. A knack for process improvements. Calm, organized, and able to work under tight deadlines. Business-development skills—happy to nurture referrers.

Salary and Benefits: £45,052.00-£47,769.00 per year, bank holidays, extra Christmas-to-New-Year downtime, employer-contribution pension, modern office near a coffee shop, flexible hybrid options after probation.

Why Join Now? The housing market is recovering, green-tech builds are trending, and e-conveyancing is advancing—it's a great time to join a forward-thinking property team.

Job Type: Full-time

• Pay: £45,052.00-£47,769.00 per year
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Work Location: Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, United Kingdom