Residential Property Solicitor

Yolk Recruitment; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid/flexible working

Established residential property team

Supportive environment

Career development

Modern systems

Strong client network

Employee benefits

Cardiff operation

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment is seeking an experienced Residential Property Solicitor to join its Cardiff team. The role involves managing a varied conveyancing caseload, including sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfers of equity, from instruction to completion.

You will review titles, prepare documents, and liaise with clients, agents and brokers while maintaining high service standards and competing deadlines. A progressive, technology-enabled environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Experience handling a residential conveyancing caseload independently.
• Strong knowledge of residential property transactions and title review.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own varied residential property caseload from instruction to completion.
• Handle sales, purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity.
• Advise clients throughout the conveyancing process and liaise with agents and mortgage brokers.
• Review and report on title and prepare legal documentation.
• Keep clients informed and manage files per regulatory and internal standards.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Client service

Organisation

Communication

Education

Qualified Solicitor / Licensed Conveyancer / Legal Executive

Job description

Residential Property Solicitor

Location: Cardiff

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Working pattern: Full-time / Hybrid

Level: Solicitor / Licensed Conveyancer / Experienced Conveyancer

A well-established and forward-thinking law firm is looking to add an experienced residential property professional to its Cardiff team.

This is an opportunity to join a growing conveyancing practice where you'll have the support of an established legal business while still having the opportunity to influence how the team works and develops.

The firm is committed to combining high-quality legal advice with efficient, modern ways of working and a strong client experience.

The role would suit a Residential Property Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, Legal Executive or experienced Conveyancer looking for a progressive environment with genuine scope for development.

The Role

You will manage your own varied residential property caseload, providing a high-quality service to clients from initial instruction through to completion.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing residential sales and purchases.


• Handling remortgages and transfers of equity.


• Advising clients throughout the conveyancing process.


• Reviewing and reporting on title.


• Preparing and reviewing legal documentation.


• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage brokers and other professional contacts.


• Managing transactions efficiently and proactively.


• Keeping clients informed throughout the process.


• Identifying and resolving issues as they arise.


• Ensuring files are managed in accordance with regulatory and internal requirements.


• Contributing to the wider team's development and continuous improvement.

About You

We're looking for someone who combines sound technical knowledge with a strong focus on client service.

You will ideally have:

• Experience handling a residential conveyancing caseload independently.


• Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, Legal Executive or equivalent experience.


• Good technical knowledge of residential property transactions.


• Strong organisational and file-management skills.


• Excellent communication and client care.


• The ability to manage competing deadlines effectively.


• A commercially aware and pragmatic approach.


• Confidence dealing with clients and professional referrers.


• Good IT and case management system skills.


• A collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to the wider team.

We’re particularly interested in people who are curious about how residential conveyancing can be delivered more efficiently and who are open to using technology and modern processes to improve the client journey.

The Firm

You’ll be joining a growing and successful legal business with an established presence across Wales and England.

The firm combines the resources and stability of an established practice with a modern approach to service delivery.

You’ll work within a collaborative team environment where people are encouraged to share ideas, develop their skills and contribute to the continued growth of the business.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary.


• Hybrid/flexible working.


• Established residential property team.


• Supportive and collaborative working environment.


• Career development opportunities.


• Modern systems and technology.


• Strong client and referral network.


• Employee benefits package.


• Opportunity to be part of a growing Cardiff operation.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic.

Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities