Residential Property Fee Earner

Holmes & Hills Solicitors; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading law firm in the UK as a Residential Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive. You will manage diverse conveyancing matters within a supportive and flexible environment, focusing on client care while working alongside experienced professionals. This position offers an excellent opportunity for career growth in a recognized firm committed to high-quality legal services.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Medicash cashback schemes after 1 year of service

Life insurance

EAP and wellbeing services, including 24/7 virtual GP access

Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Company sick pay

Cycle scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering high-quality residential property work independently.
• Experience supporting junior team members in a conveyancing context.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of conveyancing matters, including sales and purchases.
• Engage in business development and marketing.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated

Commercially aware and client-focused

Team player

Networking skills

Friendly and approachable

Flexible client service approach

Job description

The Role

We are looking for a Residential Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join our successful Residential Property Department as an Associate or Senior Associate. The role will primarily be based in our Marks Tey office.

Day-to-day, you will handle a varied caseload encompassing the full spectrum of conveyancing matters, including sales, purchases, re-mortgages on freehold and leasehold properties, lease extensions, Transfers of Equity, Transfers of Part, small development sales, and Regulated and Unregulated finance matters. Proven knowledge of trust matters and their impact on residential property transactions is also required.

Our employees are encouraged to engage in business development and marketing. Therefore, the successful candidate must be commercially aware, with excellent relationship-building and communication skills.

What Experience Do I Need?

This role is suitable for an experienced Residential Property Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive seeking career growth. The right candidate will have excellent client care skills, a flexible approach to client contact, and confidence in the technical aspects of Residential Property and Land Law. Proven experience in delivering high-quality residential property work independently and supporting junior team members is essential.

What Skills Should I Have?

• Strong communication skills
• Self-motivated
• Commercially aware and client-focused
• Team player
• Networking skills
• Friendly and approachable
• Flexible client service approach

What Are We Offering?

• A supportive, relaxed, and flexible work environment within an experienced and growing team.
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Medicash cashback schemes after 1 year of service
• Life insurance
• EAP and wellbeing services, including 24/7 virtual GP access
• Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay and family leave
• Company sick pay
• Cycle scheme

About Us

Holmes & Hills Solicitors is a large regional firm with seven offices across Essex and Suffolk, and over 200 legal professionals. We serve clients across East Anglia, including businesses, individuals, families, and local authorities, building long-standing relationships and supporting growth.

We work in partnership with clients to provide proactive legal services through personal relationships, understanding their needs before delivering practical advice with a personal, accessible approach.

Holmes & Hills is recognized by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners as a leading law firm in the region, reflecting our commitment to high-quality legal services. Our clients include established businesses, local authorities, families, and first-time homebuyers.