Residential Property Solicitor

Oculus Legal Group; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional law firm in Ipswich is seeking a motivated Residential Property Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer with NQ–5 PQE to join their fast-growing Residential Property team. This role offers an excellent career-building opportunity within a firm known for strong client relationships and progression opportunities. Responsibilities include managing residential transactions and ensuring compliance with regulations. Benefits include private medical insurance and a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

25 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing with service

Excellent quarterly bonus scheme

Hybrid working

Life assurance

Income protection

Qualifications

• Confident managing your own residential conveyancing caseload from instruction to completion.
• Excellent client care and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a supportive, busy team environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of residential transactions including sales and purchases.
• Handling lease extensions and auction matters.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and colleagues.

Skills

Managing residential conveyancing caseload

Excellent client care and communication

Attention to detail

Education

Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer

Job description

Residential Property Solicitor / Licensed Conveyancer – NQ–5 PQE

Salary: £40,000 - £55,000

Location: Ipswich

Firm: Leading Regional Law Firm

PQE: NQ – 5 Years

Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Oculus Legal Group are partnered with a highly regarded regional law firm that continues to expand its specialist property teams. With Residential Property being one of the firm’s strongest and fastest-growing departments, they are now seeking an experienced fee-earner to join the Ipswich office.

The Opportunity

A fantastic position has arisen for a Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer (NQ–5 PQE) to join a well-established Residential Property team. This is an excellent career-building role within a firm known for strong client relationships, progression opportunities, and a supportive working culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of residential freehold and leasehold transactions including sales, purchases, transfers of equity and re-mortgages (registered, unregistered, and new builds).
• Handling lease extensions and auction matters.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and professional introducers.
• Sharing knowledge and best practice within the team.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory, internal, and external audit requirements.

About You

• Confident managing your own residential conveyancing caseload from instruction to completion.
• Excellent client care and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a supportive, busy team environment.

Benefits

• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme
• 25 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing with service
• Excellent quarterly bonus scheme
• Hybrid working
• Life assurance
• Income protection

Next Steps

If you are a motivated Residential Property Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer looking to join a forward-thinking law firm, please get in touch:

Email:[e-mail]

Phone:[phone]