Residential Property Lawyer 3 + PQE

Chadwick Nott; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Training & development

Work-life balance

Supportive culture

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is recruiting a Residential Property Lawyer in Exeter with 3+ years PQE to join a growing team recognised for handling high-quality residential matters. You will manage a varied caseload from instruction to completion, covering sales, purchases, remortgages, and high-value property work across the region.

The role offers flexible and agile working arrangements, excellent training, and a supportive culture within a leading UK law firm. Contact Hannah Somers for more information.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' PQE as a Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer.
• Proven experience managing a residential conveyancing caseload independently.
• Strong knowledge of freehold and leasehold transactions.
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills.
• A track record of meeting financial and performance targets.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own varied caseload from instruction through to completion.
• Handle freehold and leasehold sales and purchases.
• Oversee remortgages and buy-to-let transactions; include new build purchases in retirement living.
• Assist with registrations and complex/high-value residential property work.

Skills

Client communication

Client relationship management

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Target achievement

Education

Solicitor qualification or equivalent

Job description

Residential Property Lawyer 3 + PQE

Location: Exeter
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Residential Property Lawyer to join a highly regarded and growing Residential Property team within a leading UK law firm.
This award-winning team is recognised for handling a broad range of high-quality residential property matters, including high-value homes, country estates, complex transactions and premium residential property work across London, the South West and beyond.
You will manage your own varied caseload from instruction through to completion, providing an exceptional client experience throughout. Matters are likely to include:

• Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Remortgages
• Buy-to-let transactions
• New build purchases, particularly within the retirement living sector
• First registrations
• Complex and high-value residential property work

Candidate Requirements

• Around 3+ years' PQE as a Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer
• Proven experience managing a residential conveyancing caseload independently
• Strong knowledge of freehold and leasehold transactions
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills
• A track record of meeting financial and performance targets
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Why Join?

• High-quality work and an established client base
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Flexible and agile working arrangements
• A supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture
• Excellent training and professional development
• Exposure to complex and high-value residential property transactions
• The opportunity to be part of a high-performing team that genuinely values work-life balance

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929

(m) 07435 943574

(e) [e-mail]

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*