Residential Conveyancing Solicitor / CILEX (2 + PQE)

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

Job summary

A leading property team is looking for a qualified Solicitor to manage the residential conveyancing process. The role includes handling various cases, communicating with clients, and mentoring junior staff. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and is based in Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, during a promising time in the housing market.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid options after probation

Employer-contribution pension

Bank holidays and additional Christmas-to-New-Year downtime

Modern, airy office close to amenities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ practical residential conveyancing experience.
• Familiarity with SDLT/LBTT forms and digital ID checks.
• Calm, organized, and able to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the residential conveyancing process from start to finish.
• Communicate effectively with clients to simplify legal terms.
• Mentor junior support staff and collaborate with colleagues.

Skills

Communication

Business Development

Process Improvement

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX/FILEX

Tools

Land Registry portal

Case-management systems

Job description

Role Description

• Manage the residential conveyancing process—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 effectively with clients: translate legal jargon into understandable language. We pride ourselves on five-star Google 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’ practical residential conveyancing experience. Familiarity with case-management systems and digital ID checks.
• Proficiency 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.

Benefits:

• Salary: £45,052.00-£47,769.00 per year
• Bank holidays and additional Christmas-to-New-Year downtime
• Employer-contribution pension
• Modern, airy office two minutes from a coffee shop—latte lovers rejoice
• Flexible hybrid options after probation

Why Join Now?

The housing market is rebounding, green-tech builds are trending, and e-conveyancing is gaining momentum—there’s no better time to join a forward-thinking property team.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Work Location: Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, UNITED KINGDOM