Residential Property Lawyer (Solicitor/CILEx) – Lead Your Caseload

Cornwall Law Society; Truro; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Support for career progression

In-house training opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Cornwall Law Society in Truro seeks a Residential Property Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to manage a diverse caseload. The firm offers a supportive environment and encourages career development, providing financial assistance for qualifications.

Key responsibilities include managing residential property transactions and ensuring compliance with legal standards, all while delivering top-notch client care.

Salary ranges from £30,000 to £48,000 depending on experience plus bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Qualification as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive, or active progress toward a recognized qualification.
• Experience managing a residential conveyancing caseload is essential.
• Strong technical knowledge appropriate to your level of qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own varied caseload within a supportive team.
• Deliver high-quality client care in residential property matters.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal procedures.

Skills

Client care skills

Technical knowledge of property law

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

Qualification as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Residential Property Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive (Full Time, Office Based)

Residential Property Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive (Full Time, Office Based)

Residential Property Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive (Full Time, Office Based)
Location: Truro, Cornwall
Firm: Penderlaw Solicitors

Penderlaw Solicitors, a well‑established and respected practice in the centre of Truro, is seeking a Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, or part‑qualified legal professional to join our Residential Property Department. This is an excellent opportunity to manage your own varied caseload within a supportive, highly capable team with an excellent reputation and a strong flow of high‑quality work.

You will be joining a well‑established department where lawyers are able to shape their caseloads around their strengths and interests. The firm is committed to supporting professional development and will provide financial assistance, study leave or exam leave where appropriate for those working toward qualification.

The successful candidate will act for individuals across a broad range of residential property matters, delivering high‑quality client care and contributing to the continued success of the department.

While the role is full time (office based), flexible working arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

Residential Property Work

• Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Remortgages and equity release
• Transfers of equity and gifts
• Drafting loan agreements and legal charges
• Drafting and renewing residential leases
• Lease extensions, variations, and related deeds
• First registration of title
• Transfers of part, including building plots

Exposure to Commercial Property Work

Although the primary focus of the role is residential conveyancing, the department also undertakes a range of commercial property matters. You may have the opportunity to gain exposure to these areas depending on experience and interest, including:

• Grant and assignment of commercial leases
• Lease renewals and terminations
• Security of tenure matters
• Licences to occupy
• Land for redevelopment, including conditional contracts and overage
• Commercial mortgages and funding
• Agricultural land transactions
• Auction properties
• Business sales and purchases

Compliance, Client Care & Cross‑Departmental Work

• Managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal procedures, including AML and source of funds checks
• Working collaboratively with other departments, including Matrimonial and Estates/Probate
• Providing high‑quality client care and maintaining strong professional relationships
• Supporting the smooth running and continued growth of the department through effective file management, service delivery, and commercial awareness
• Participating in firm‑wide and departmental training initiatives

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Qualification as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive, or active progress toward a recognised professional qualification (CILEX/SQE)
• Experience managing your own residential conveyancing caseload
• Strong technical knowledge appropriate to your level of qualification
• Excellent client care skills and the ability to build strong relationships
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication
• A positive and collaborative attitude, with the ability to remain calm, constructive, and solutions‑focused in a fast‑paced environment
• Effective organisational and file management skills
• A sound understanding of AML compliance and risk management in conveyancing
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to work closely with colleagues
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to work
• An interest in developing exposure to commercial property work (advantageous but not essential)

We offer a supportive working environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 20 days annual leave (increasing by one day per year up to 5 years)
• Generous Christmas/New Year office closure
• Free city centre parking (when available)
• Company pension scheme
• Free or subsidised legal services
• Support for career progression and agreed study leave
• In house training and development opportunities
• Practising Certificate costs covered
• Flexible/home working arrangements as agreed
• Departmental fee targets

Competitive, in the region of £30,000–£48,000 depending on experience, plus bonus scheme and a comprehensive benefits package.

How to Apply

If you are a qualified or part qualified property lawyer looking to develop your career within a supportive and well-established team, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and covering letter to [e-mail] .

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Residential Property Lawyer (Solicitor / CILEX / Trainee)

Truro, Cornwall | £30–48k + Bonus | Full Time (Office Based)

Well‑respected central Truro firm seeks a capable Residential Property lawyer to manage a high‑quality caseload within a strong, established team. Residential focus with optional exposure to commercial property work. Full support for those working toward qualification.

Key points:

• High‑quality residential caseload
• Optional commercial property exposure
• Independent file management with supportive supervision
• Strong AML and compliance culture
• Excellent reputation, steady workflow, friendly team