Residential Conveyancing Solicitor / CILEX (2 + PQE)

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

Job summary

Join a leading firm in the UK as a Qualified Solicitor or CILEX/FILEX, managing the residential conveyancing journey. This role offers mentorship opportunities, a supportive environment, and benefits including flexible work options. With the housing market on the rise, this is a prime opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic property team.

Benefits

Bank holidays

Extra Christmas-to-New-Year downtime

Employer-contribution pension

Flexible hybrid options after probation

Modern office near coffee shops

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' practical residential conveyancing experience.
• Familiar with digital ID checks and Land Registry submissions.
• Capable of mentoring junior staff and conveying legal matters in simple terms.

Responsibilities

• Manage residential conveyancing from onboarding to file closure.
• Handle a varied caseload of freehold, leasehold, and remortgage matters.
• Collaborate with peers, providing support and sharing expertise.

Skills

Client-first communication

Business development skills

Process improvements

Calm under deadlines

Organizational skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX/FILEX

Tools

Land Registry portal

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.
• Client-first communication: translate legal jargon into everyday language. We pride ourselves on five-star Google reviews. Feel free to share your work online—some commercial work may be involved. No experience? No worries—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. Familiar with case-management systems and digital ID checks.
• Confident using Land Registry portal and SDLT/LBTT forms. Innovative with process improvements. Calm, organized, and resilient under deadlines. Business development skills—willing to nurture referrers. 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 rebounding, green-tech builds are trending, and e-conveyancing is advancing—an excellent 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: In-office

Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, UNITED KINGDOM