Residential Property Lawyer / Conveyancer – Exeter – Exeter

Chadwick Nott; Exeter; Híbrido; GBP 45.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Holiday entitlement 25-30 days + BH

Birthday day off

Private healthcare

Pension scheme(s)

Life assurance

Eye tests & flu jabs

Gym membership discounts

Legal support

Charity/sports/office socials

Descripción de la vacante

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Residential Property Lawyer/Conveyancer in Exeter, offering hybrid working and a permanent, full-time position. Salary ranges from £45,000 to £70,000 depending on experience.

You will manage a diverse caseload, including freehold/leasehold, remortgage, and buy-to-let matters, with emphasis on quality work and client service. The role requires qualified solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive (with practice rights), or Licensed Conveyancer, with strong

Formación

• Qualified professional in conveyancing with practice rights or equivalent.
• Strong drafting and technical property law capabilities.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Capable of independent matter management with accuracy.
• Proactive, well-organised and detail oriented.

Responsabilidades

• Manage a varied caseload of residential property matters.
• Handle freehold/leasehold transactions and new builds.
• Oversee remortgage, equity release, and buy-to-let work.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and title reports.
• Conduct property searches and prepare client reports.
• Liaise with clients, lenders, agents, and surveyors.
• Manage registrations, SDLT submissions, and file closure.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and AML procedures.

Conocimientos

Drafting skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal abilities

Independence

Attention to detail

Organisation

Proactive mindset

Microsoft Office

Legal IT systems

Client service

Educación

Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer qualification

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Legal IT systems

Descripción del empleo

Residential Property Lawyer / Conveyancer – Exeter – Fee Earner to Senior Associate
Location: Exeter (with flexible and hybrid working options)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £45,000 – £70,000 (dependent on experience)

A respected law firm is seeking Residential Property Lawyers/Conveyancers to join its expanding team in Exeter. Due to exceptional growth, there are opportunities up to Senior Associate level. This is an excellent chance to develop your career in a supportive, high-performing environment with a strong focus on quality work and client service.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for managing a varied caseload of residential property matters, including:

• Freehold and leasehold transactions
• New builds and shared ownership
• Transfers and buy-to-let properties
• Remortgage, equity release, and auction sales/purchases
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and reports on title
• Conducting property searches, checking titles, and preparing client reports
• Liaising with clients, lenders, estate agents, surveyors, and other professionals
• Managing registrations, SDLT submissions, and file closure
• Ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and AML procedures

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified professional with:

• Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive (with practice rights), or Licensed Conveyancer qualification
• Strong technical and drafting skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Confidence in managing matters independently
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Motivation, organisation, and a proactive mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal IT systems
• Previous experience in a law firm environment supporting fee earners

Benefits

The firm offers:

• 25-30 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme(s)
• Life assurance
• Eye tests & flu jabs
• Corporate gym membership discounts
• Legal support
• Opportunities to get involved with charity fundraising, sports teams, and office socials

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.

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-time
Salary: £45000 – £70000 per annum
Location: Exeter, Devon