Residential Conveyancing Solicitor / CILEX (2 + PQE)

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

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking a qualified solicitor or CILEX/FILEX to manage residential conveyancing. With at least 2 years of experience, you will handle diverse cases and mentor junior staff. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking team during a rebounding housing market with flexible working options.

Benefits

Bank holidays

Christmas-to-New Year downtime

Employer-contribution pension

Flexible hybrid options after probation

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of practical residential conveyancing experience.
• Familiarity with Land Registry and SDLT/LBTT forms.
• Calm, organized, and able to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the residential conveyancing process from onboarding to file closure.
• Translate legal jargon into plain language for clients.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with colleagues.

Skills

Communication

Client management

Process improvement

Business development

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX/FILEX

Tools

Case-management systems

Land Registry portal

Job description

Role Description

• Manage the residential conveyancing process—from onboarding to file closure, including post-completion and Land Registry submissions. Handle a varied caseload involving freehold, leasehold, right-to-buy, new-build, and remortgage matters. Collaborate and mentor: share your expertise with junior staff and exchange ideas with colleagues.
• Communicate effectively with clients: translate legal jargon into plain language. We pride ourselves on five-star reviews! Feel free to share your commercial work experience if interested; our senior team will guide you.
• What You’ll Bring:
• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX/FILEX with some commercial conveyancing exposure.
• At least 2 years of practical residential conveyancing experience. Familiarity with case-management systems and digital ID checks.
• Confident with Land Registry portal & SDLT/LBTT forms. Innovative with process improvements. Calm, organized, and able to work under tight deadlines. Business development skills—willing to nurture referrers.
• Salary: £45,052 - £47,769 per year
• Benefits include bank holidays, 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 developments are trending, and e-conveyancing is gaining momentum—this is a great time to join a forward-thinking property team.

Job Type: Full-time

• Pay: £45,052 - £47,769 per year
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Work Location: In-office in Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, UK