Residential Property Lawyer – Hybrid Exeter

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Drafting skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal abilities

Independence

Attention to detail

Organisation

Proactive mindset

Microsoft Office

Legal IT systems

Client service

Education

Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal IT systems

Job description

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