Residential Property Solicitor

BMC Appointments Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Newcastle seeks an experienced Residential Property Solicitor with at least 4 years of managing a varied caseload. This role involves providing legal advice, drafting contracts, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of conveyancing procedures, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. The firm offers a supportive working environment with career progression opportunities and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Health care cash plan

Private medical insurance

Professional development support

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Long service awards

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience managing a complex residential property caseload.
• Strong knowledge of conveyancing procedures essential.
• Communication and interpersonal skills are critical for client relations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied residential property caseload.
• Draft and review contracts and completion documents.
• Ensure compliance with SRA guidelines and CQS standards.

Skills

Strong knowledge of CQS protocol

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Job description

Residential Property Solicitor | Newcastle | 4+ Years’ ExperienceBMC Group are working with a well-established, full-service law firm in Newcastle to recruit an experienced Residential Property Solicitor to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a solicitor or career paralegal with 4+ years’ experience managing a varied caseload of residential property matters.

The firm is highly regarded for delivering partner-led advice and exceptional client service to a wide range of clients, including individuals, investors, and developers. It combines a strong reputation with a collaborative, supportive working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied residential property caseload and provide clear, practical advice
• Draft and review contracts, completion documents, and post-completion paperwork
• Liaise with estate agents, mortgage lenders, Land Registry, and third-party solicitors
• Ensure compliance with SRA guidelines and CQS standards
• Contribute to business development and maintain strong client relationships
• Deliver exceptional client service and meet agreed standards

Requirements

• 4+ years’ experience managing a complex residential property caseload
• Strong knowledge of CQS protocol and conveyancing procedures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organised, able to prioritise, and work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Attention to detail, proactive, and willing to work outside core hours when needed
• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive, friendly, and collaborative working environment
• Chance to work with a reputable, full-service law firm
• Bonus scheme, health care cash plan, private medical insurance, long service awards, professional development support, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and more.