Residential Property Solicitor

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible working

Career development

Modern systems and technology

Employee benefits package

Growing Cardiff operation

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a well-established Welsh law firm to recruit an experienced Residential Property Solicitor for its Cardiff team. You will handle a varied conveyancing caseload and work in a collaborative, modern environment.

Hybrid/flexible working, strong client focus, and clear career development opportunities are on offer as the firm expands its Cardiff operation.

Qualifications

• Experience handling a residential conveyancing caseload independently.
• Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, Legal Executive or equivalent experience.
• Strong client service and communication skills.
• Good IT and file management skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing residential sales and purchases.
• Handling remortgages and transfers of equity.
• Advising clients throughout the conveyancing process.
• Reviewing and reporting on title and documents.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents and mortgage brokers.
• Ensuring regulatory and internal requirements are met.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Client service

Communication

File management

Education

Solicitor qualification

Licensed Conveyancer

Legal Executive

Equivalent experience

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.