Residential Property Solicitor

Clayton legal; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a passionate Residential Property Solicitor to join their dynamic team in Gloucestershire. This role involves managing a diverse caseload of residential conveyancing matters while ensuring compliance with trade body standards and SRA regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service to clients. With a comprehensive flexible benefits package and opportunities for professional development, this is a fantastic chance to further your career in a supportive and thriving environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working (home and office)

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Additional day off for your birthday

One-month fully paid sabbatical

Monthly employee recognition awards

Holiday Trading Scheme

Life Assurance

Health Care Cash Plan

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Study Support Programme

Qualifications

• 2-3 years PQE in residential conveyancing with strong technical legal guidance.
• Knowledge of SDLT requirements and dealing with unregistered properties.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of residential conveyancing work.
• Provide technical legal guidance and support to transactional teams.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Self-Motivation

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Solicitor Qualification

Job description

My client is an award-winning law firm with a niche focus on Equity Release.

Their success has been built by their dedicated staff and their commitment to providing exceptional customer service to their clients.

They operate a national service within the equity release sector providing independent expert legal advice to those wishing to release equity from their home.

THE ROLE

They are seeking an experienced Residential Property Solicitor to join their dynamic team in Gloucestershire.

They are looking for a truly passionate and self-motivated individual who can build upon and directly input to the continued success of their business.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of residential conveyancing work whilst providing technical legal guidance, support, and supervision across their transactional teams.

They will ensure the advice they provide is compliant with trade body standards and SRA regulations.

Strong client and IFA relationship skills are essential to meet the needs and expectations of their clients and growing introducer base, who expect a high level of professional service at all times.

EXPERIENCE

• 2-3 years PQE running a caseload of residential conveyancing matters.
• Strong knowledge and experience in residential conveyancing including:
• Full range of sale, purchase, and remortgage matters.
• Leasehold and lease extension work.
• Equity release (advantageous, but not essential).
• SDLT requirements including relevant reliefs and exemptions, in residential conveyancing matters.
• Dealing with unregistered properties.

SKILLS

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and to work under pressure.
• Self-motivated, energetic, and hard-working.
• Ability to enthuse others.

SALARY

Dependent upon experience up to £50k.

BENEFITS

A comprehensive flexible benefits package for all staff which includes:

• Hybrid working (home and office)
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Additional annual leave for long service including a one-month fully paid sabbatical.
• Monthly employee recognition awards
• Holiday Trading Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• EAP service and wellbeing programme
• 2 x paid charity volunteering days
• Study Support Programme
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Discounted corporate gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted shopping/restaurants scheme
• Free monthly breakfasts and lunches
• Teambuilding, sporting, and social events throughout the year, both company-wide events and in individual teams

If you are interested in the above Residential Property Solicitor role, please call Rebecca Davies on 0151 2301208 or forward your most recent CV to [e-mail].