Residential Conveyancing Solicitor / CILEX (2 + PQE)

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

Job summary

A leading property team seeks a Qualified Solicitor or CILEX/FILEX to manage the residential conveyancing journey. With a focus on client communication and collaboration, you'll handle a diverse caseload and receive guidance from senior team members. Join now to leverage the housing market rebound and innovative e-conveyancing trends.

Benefits

Bank holidays + extra Christmas-to-New-Year downtime

Employer-contribution pension

Flexible hybrid working options after probation

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ practical residential conveyancing experience.
• Familiarity with digital ID checks.
• Confidence in SDLT/LBTT forms.

Responsibilities

• Manage the residential conveyancing journey from onboarding to file closure.
• Handle varied caseload: freehold, leasehold, right-to-buy, new-build.
• Collaborate and mentor junior support staff.

Skills

Client-first communication

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 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.
• Client-first communication: translate legal jargon into clear, everyday language. We pride ourselves on five-star Google reviews. Feel free to share your work online—some commercial work is welcomed. No prior experience in that area? 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.
• Confident using Land Registry portal & SDLT/LBTT forms. A passion for process improvements. Calm, organized, and able to work under tight deadlines. Business development skills and willingness to nurture referrers.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: £45,052 - £47,769 per year
• Bank holidays + extra Christmas-to-New-Year downtime
• Employer-contribution pension
• Modern, airy office two minutes from a coffee shop
• Flexible hybrid working options after probation

Why Join Now?

The housing market is rebounding, green-tech builds are trending, and e-conveyancing is gaining momentum—an excellent time to join a forward-thinking property team.

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, UK