Residential Property Solicitor

Sellick Partnership; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancer to join a growing team in Milton Keynes. You will manage a full caseload of residential matters, act as lead fee earner, and support the conveyancing department management while mentoring junior colleagues.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years' PQE in residential property, strong technical knowledge, and excellent communication skills to foster relationships with clients and referrers.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor, legal executive or licensed conveyancer with 5+ years PQE in residential property.
• Confident managing a varied and sometimes complex caseload independently.
• Mentoring or supervising junior colleagues desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with legal technology and modern case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload of residential property matters from instruction through to completion, including sales, purchases, leaseholds, freeholds, new builds, remortgages, and transfers of equity.
• Acting as the lead fee earner on files and ensuring matters are progressed efficiently with high levels of client care.
• Supporting senior management in the day-to-day oversight of the conveyancing department.
• Mentoring and supervising junior team members, including legal professionals and support staff.
• Helping to build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, referrers, and estate agents.
• Providing clear, practical legal advice while delivering a proactive and client-focused service.
• Contributing to team development and playing an active role in achieving departmental goals.

Skills

Caseload management

Client care

Mentoring

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Legal technology

Education

PQE 5+ years in residential property

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

We are currently working with a well-regarded and growing firm that is looking for an experienced Residential Conveyancer to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled legal professional who is keen to combine quality casework with greater involvement in team leadership and supervision.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing your own caseload of residential property matters from instruction through to completion, including sales, purchases, leaseholds, freeholds, new builds, remortgages, and transfers of equity

• Acting as the lead fee earner on files and ensuring matters are progressed efficiently and with high levels of client care

• Supporting senior management in the day-to-day oversight of the conveyancing department

• Mentoring and supervising junior team members, including legal professionals and support staff

• Helping to build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, referrers, and estate agents

• Providing clear, practical legal advice while delivering a proactive and client-focused service

• Contributing to team development and playing an active role in achieving departmental goals

The successful candidate:

• A qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer with a minimum of 5 years' PQE in residential property law

• Confident managing a varied and sometimes complex caseload independently

• Strong technical knowledge and a pragmatic, solutions-driven approach

• Experience in mentoring or supervising junior colleagues is desirable

• Highly organised with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Personable, approachable, and capable of fostering strong internal and external relationships

• Comfortable using legal technology and modern case management systems

In return, the firm is offering a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a clear pathway for progression within a supportive team environment.

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