Residential Property Lawyer

Legal Southwest; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Birthday leave

Discretionary bonus

Pension

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Hybrid/remote after probation

Social events

Professional development

Job summary

Legal Southwest Ltd. is seeking an experienced Residential Property Lawyer in Dorset to join our property team. You will handle a broad range of residential conveyancing matters with support from a knowledgeable colleagues, driving quality client service.

The ideal candidate will have at least four years of post-qualification experience, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to manage cases independently while maintaining high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Four years’ post-qualification experience.
• Strong knowledge of residential property and land law.
• Proven experience managing a conveyancing caseload independently.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Professional, approachable manner and strong communication skills.
• Confidence using case management systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of residential property transactions.
• Provide clear, practical legal advice to clients throughout the conveyancing process.
• Ensure transactions progress efficiently while maintaining high standards of client care.
• Work closely with colleagues and support staff.
• Provide guidance to junior team members where appropriate.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and professional contacts.
• Support business development and networking activities.

Skills

Residential property law

Conveyancing caseload

Organisational skills

Client communication

Team collaboration

Business development

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Chartered Legal Executive

Licensed Conveyancer

Tools

Case management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

An established and highly regarded law firm in Dorset is looking to recruit an experienced Residential Property Lawyer to join its successful and supportive property team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and motivated legal professional seeking a varied caseload, a collaborative working environment and genuine opportunities for career progression.

The successful candidate will join an experienced team of property specialists, handling a broad range of residential conveyancing matters while benefiting from the support of knowledgeable colleagues.

The Role

The position will involve managing a residential property caseload independently, from initial instruction through to post-completion.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied caseload of residential property transactions.
• Providing clear, practical legal advice to clients throughout the conveyancing process.
• Ensuring transactions progress efficiently while maintaining high standards of client care.
• Working closely with colleagues and support staff.
• Providing guidance to junior team members where appropriate.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and professional contacts.
• Supporting business development and networking activities.

About You

Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives or Licensed Conveyancers with a minimum of four years’ relevant post-qualification experience.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong technical knowledge of residential property and land law.
• Proven experience managing a conveyancing caseload independently.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• A professional, approachable manner and strong communication skills.
• Confidence using case management systems and Microsoft Office.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive approach to client relationships and business development.

Experience mentoring junior colleagues or dealing with more complex land matters would be advantageous but is not essential.

Salary & Benefits

The firm offers a competitive remuneration package, together with a range of benefits including:

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Additional half-day leave for your birthday.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Contributory pension.
• Life assurance.
• Health cash plan.
• Hybrid/remote working opportunities following probation.
• Regular social events.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.