Residential Property Lawyer

Yolk Recruitment; Swindon; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension

Flexible working

Career progression

Company events

Employee discounts

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment is helping a Wiltshire law firm grow its Swindon conveyancing presence by recruiting a Residential Property Lawyer. The role offers ownership over the department and a clear path from senior solicitor through to Partner.

You will manage a residential caseload, build relationships with estate agents, and help shape the team as it develops. The firm provides a supportive environment, flexible working, and progression opportunities with real influence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of residential conveyancing experience (PQE) or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Managing a residential caseload covering sales, purchases, freehold/leasehold properties, remortgages.
• Building relationships with estate agents and local introducers to generate new business.
• Helping grow the firm's Swindon presence and develop its conveyancing offering.
• Bringing ideas to the table and shaping the team as it develops.
• Balancing fee earning, business development and leadership based on experience and ambition.

Skills

Residential Conveyancing

Stakeholder relationships

Business development

Job description

Residential Property Lawyer | Help Build Something of Your Own

Swindon | Up to £80,000 + bonus | Senior level through to Partner

Ever fancied having a bigger say in how a conveyancing team is run, rather than simply inheriting another caseload and getting on with it? This could be right up your street!

I'm working with an established Wiltshire law firm looking to grow its residential conveyancing presence in Swindon and they're looking for an experienced Lawyer to help make that happen.

The really exciting bit? They're open-minded about the level of person they bring in, potentially right up to Partner. Whether you're an experienced fee earner ready for that next step or already operating at a senior level and looking for a fresh challenge, there's real scope to shape the role around your strengths and ambitions.

What's on Offer?

This isn't about joining an established team and doing more of the same. You'll have the backing of a well-established firm, but the opportunity to help build its Swindon conveyancing offering, develop local relationships and influence how the team grows.

If you've ever wanted more ownership over the direction of a department and the chance to put your own stamp on it, this could be a particularly interesting move.

About The Firm:

With roots dating back to 1885, this established, multi-office Wiltshire firm advises individuals and businesses across a broad range of legal services. It has a strong local presence and prides itself on providing approachable, specialist advice and building lasting client relationships.

The firm has recently moved its Swindon office into modern premises with room to grow, making this an exciting time to join as it develops its presence there.

Its conveyancing team also takes a collaborative approach to file management, with dedicated non-fee-earning support staff helping keep transactions moving. That means more time to focus on clients and building relationships, and less time buried in admin. Because, let's face it, nobody got into conveyancing because they love chasing paperwork all day!

What You Will Be Doing:

• Managing a residential caseload covering sales, purchases, freehold and leasehold properties, new builds, transfers of equity and remortgages.
• Building relationships with estate agents and other local introducers to generate new business.
• Helping grow the firm's Swindon presence and develop its conveyancing offering.
• Bringing ideas to the table and playing an active part in shaping the team as it develops.
• The balance between fee earning, business development and leadership can be tailored to the right person's experience and ambitions.

Who Would Suit This?

You’ll have solid residential conveyancing experience, ideally 5+ years’ PQE as a Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Chartered Legal Executive, although more senior candidates are very much encouraged to get in touch.

You’ll also be personable, proactive and enjoy building relationships. You might already have a strong local network or simply be someone who wants to take their experience further and have more influence over what comes next.

The Package:

• Salary up to £80,000, depending on experience and level.
• Bonus scheme.
• Company pension.
• Employee discounts.
• Support with professional accreditations and further study.
• Flexible and supportive working environment.
• Progression opportunities with real influence.
• Company events.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic.