Residential Conveyancing Solicitor / CILEX (2 + PQE)

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property team in the UK is seeking a qualified Solicitor to manage the residential conveyancing process, offering a supportive environment for professional growth. Enjoy competitive compensation, flexible working options, and opportunities to work on innovative projects in a rapidly evolving housing market.

Benefits

Employer-contribution pension

Flexible hybrid options

Extra Christmas-to-New-Year downtime

Modern office near coffee shops

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ practical residential conveyancing experience.
• Familiarity with Land Registry portal & SDLT/LBTT forms.

Responsibilities

• Manage the residential conveyancing journey from onboarding to file closure.
• Maintain client-first communication and collaborate with junior staff.

Skills

Commercial conveyancing exposure

Business development skills

Process improvements

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 of freehold, leasehold, right-to-buy, new-build, and remortgage matters. Collaborate & mentor: share your expertise with junior support staff and exchange ideas with colleagues.
• Maintain client-first communication: translate legal jargon into everyday language (we pride ourselves on five-star Google reviews!). Opportunities to engage in commercial work—no prior experience needed, as our senior team will guide you.
• What You’ll Bring:
• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX/FILEX with some commercial conveyancing exposure.
• Minimum 2 years’ practical residential conveyancing experience. Familiarity with case-management systems & digital ID checks.
• Confidence with Land Registry portal & SDLT/LBTT forms. A knack for process improvements. Calm, organized, and resilient under tight deadlines. Business development skills—happy to nurture referrers.

Compensation & Benefits: £45,052.00-£47,769.00 per year, plus 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 rebounding, green-tech builds are trending, and e-conveyancing is advancing—an excellent time to join a forward-thinking property team.

Job Details:

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