Residential Property Lawyer - Devon

Chadwick Nott; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension

Free parking

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking an experienced Residential Property Lawyer to join its Devon team. You will manage a high quality caseload across residential conveyancing matters within a supportive, forward-thinking firm offering progression and modern working practices.

You will handle sales and purchases, transfers of equity, remortgages, and related transactions, liaising with clients, lenders and agents while contributing to the growth of the department and maintaining excellent client service.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' PQE in residential conveyancing.
• Ability to manage own caseload confidently.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.
• Organised, commercially minded and proactive.
• Experience in business development and building long-term client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of residential property matters.
• Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases.
• Transfers of equity and remortgages.
• New build transactions and shared ownership matters.
• Liaise with clients, agents, lenders and other solicitors.
• Contribute to growth of the department.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Caseload management

Client care

Attention to detail

Business development

Education

5+ years PQE

Job description

Residential Property Lawyer - Devon

Location: devon

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)

Salary: £50,000 to £65,000 (DOE)

This law firm is expanding and seeking an experienced Residential Property Lawyer to join its thriving and ambitious Property team. This is an excellent opportunity to manage a high quality caseload within a supportive, forward thinking and well established firm offering genuine progression and modern working practices.

The Role

You’ll manage a varied caseload of residential property matters, including:

• Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Transfers of equity
• Re mortgages
• New build transactions
• Shared ownership matters
• Equity release work
• Liaising with clients, agents, lenders and other solicitors
• Contributing to the continued growth and development of the department

Candidate Requirements

Applications are welcomed from Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives and Licensed Conveyancers with 5+ years' PQE who:

• Have strong experience across residential conveyancing
• Can manage their own caseload confidently and independently
• Demonstrate excellent client care and communication skills
• Are organised, commercially minded and proactive
• Enjoy business development and building long term client relationships
• Have excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering an exceptional client experience

What You Will Bring

• Enthusiasm for developing lasting business relationships
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to support team growth
• Confidence handling a varied and stimulating workload
• A positive, solutions focused approach
• Commitment to high professional standards and client service

Benefits

The firm offers a generous and modern benefits package, including:

Career & Professional Development

• Genuine opportunities for progression
• Full support for CPD, training courses and qualifications
• Funding for professional memberships
• Clear promotion pathways
• Opportunities to contribute to business development and firm initiatives

Health, Wellbeing & Lifestyle

• Hybrid working
• Enhanced annual leave package
• Additional holiday for long service
• Company pension
• Free annual flu jabs
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental health support
• Modern, comfortable offices
• Free parking
• Coaching and mentoring

Culture & Extras

• Regular social events and team activities
• Firm wide away days
• Staff discounts on legal services
• Office perks (great coffee, snacks, seasonal celebrations)
• Supportive, friendly and inclusive culture

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 from all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other personal characteristic. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.

*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.*