Residential Property Solicitor

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing legal firm in Oxford is seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancer to manage a diverse caseload and provide excellent client service. This role involves mentoring junior colleagues and supporting senior management in a dynamic team environment. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' PQE in residential property law and possess strong communication skills. The firm offers competitive salary, excellent benefits, and clear progression pathways.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Pathway for progression

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' PQE in residential property law required.
• Experience in managing a varied and complex caseload independently.
• Desirable experience in mentoring or supervising junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of residential property matters.
• Lead fee earner on files ensuring efficient progression.
• Support senior management in oversight of conveyancing department.
• Mentor and supervise junior team members.
• Build and maintain working relationships with clients and estate agents.
• Provide clear and practical legal advice.

Skills

Residential property law

Client care

Mentoring

Legal technology

Communication

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer

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.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of residential property matters from instruction through to completion, including sales, purchases, leaseholds, freeholds, new builds, remortgages, and transfers of equity
• Act as the lead fee earner on files and ensure matters are progressed efficiently and with high levels of client care
• Support senior management in the day‑to‑day oversight of the conveyancing department
• Mentor and supervise junior team members, including legal professionals and support staff
• Help to build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, referrers, and estate agents
• Provide clear, practical legal advice while delivering a proactive and client‑focused service
• Contribute to team development and play an active role in achieving departmental goals

Qualifications

• 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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For more information, contact Faith Kelly at Sellick Partnership, or apply within.

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