Residential Property Solicitor

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Sefton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK seeks a Residential Property Solicitor to handle their caseload of residential transactions in Southport. The role requires at least 2 years of experience in residential conveyancing and offers a salary between £35,000 and £50,000, depending on experience. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a passion for residential property. The firm is known for its supportive culture and offers autonomy in managing your own cases while providing numerous development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Comprehensive training and development

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales.
• Minimum 2 years PQE in Residential Conveyancing / Property.
• Strong technical knowledge of residential conveyancing.

Responsibilities

• Run your own caseload of residential property matters.
• Provide clients and agents with regular updates and advice.
• Ensure compliance with SRA requirements and firm procedures.

Skills

Residential conveyancing processes

Client service skills

Communication skills

Time-management skills

Attention to detail

Education

Solicitor qualification in England and Wales

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Job Description

Residential Property Solicitor Southport

Salary: 35000 - 50000

Location: Southport

Experience Level: 2 Years PQE

Join a Top 10 Best Law Firm to Work For

Are you a residential property solicitor looking to join an award‑winning law firm that truly values its people? Our client a market‑leading full‑service law firm with offices across the North West is seeking a qualified solicitor with at least 2 years PQE who has a real passion for residential property to join their busy team in Southport.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a firm that has been successful for a fifth time placing in the Top 100 Best Companies to Work For in the UK and has been recognised as a Top 10 Law Firm to Work For. The firm challenges the conventional law firm approach and focuses its energy on getting great results for clients whilst attracting and developing brilliant people.

If you’re looking for a role where you can run your own caseload, deliver outstanding client service and develop your residential property career with a firm that genuinely invests in its people, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

The Firm

Our client is a market‑leading full‑service law firm with offices across the North West servicing both business and private clients. The firm is a people business with relationships at its heart, delivering legal services as trusted legal partners to businesses, individuals and families across Lancashire, Cumbria, Manchester, Merseyside and Staffordshire.

The firm has been successful for a fifth time placing in the Top 100 Best Companies to Work For in the UK and has been recognised as a Top 10 Law Firm to Work For. It has a culture that challenges the conventional law firm approach and focuses its energy on getting great results for clients whilst attracting and developing brilliant people.

The firm offers a full range of legal services including Residential Conveyancing, Commercial Property, Corporate, Employment & HR, Divorce and Family Law, Wills & Trusts, Commercial Dispute Resolution, Construction, Insolvency & Restructuring, Regulatory Compliance & Licensing and more.

The Residential Property team is large, highly experienced and spans across the North of England. The team handles a diverse range of residential property transactions for clients and is supported by modern case management systems and technology.

The Role

As a Residential Property Solicitor you will run your own caseload of residential conveyancing matters, providing clients and agents with regular updates, advice and draft documentation. This role involves regular contact with clients and agents and you must demonstrate excellent communication skills and an ability to deliver outstanding client service.

You will work autonomously within a challenging commercial environment, operating a case management system and ensuring the delivery of a profitable contribution to the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Run your own caseload of residential property matters, handling sales, purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity.
• Deal with freehold and leasehold transactions.
• Progress matters from instruction through to completion.
• Provide clients and agents with regular updates, advice and draft documentation.
• Conduct property searches and review search results.
• Prepare and review contracts and transfer deeds.
• Manage Stamp Duty Land Tax returns and Land Registry applications.
• Handle post‑completion formalities, including registration.
• Deliver outstanding client service, maintaining clear communication and managing client expectations.
• Operate a case management system effectively, maintaining accurate and up‑to‑date file records.
• Manage deadlines, prioritise workload and handle multiple transactions simultaneously.
• Ensure compliance with SRA requirements and firm procedures.
• Undertake fee‑earning work to provide a profitable contribution to the department.
• Prepare completion statements and perform financial calculations.
• Draft correspondence and legal documents.
• Manage file openings and closings, maintaining organised and compliant files.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales.
• Minimum 2 years PQE in Residential Conveyancing / Property.
• Ability to run own caseload.
• Strong technical knowledge of residential conveyancing processes and procedures.
• Experience handling freehold and leasehold transactions.
• Experience with sales, purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity.
• Knowledge of property searches and Land Registry procedures.
• Understanding of Stamp Duty Land Tax requirements.
• Good IT skills with experience operating case management systems.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Outstanding client service skills with an ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Good organisational and time‑management skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Confidence working autonomously within a challenging commercial environment.
• Proactive and self‑motivated approach to work.
• Team player who works well in a collaborative environment.
• Committed to delivering exceptional client service.
• Understanding of SRA requirements and compliance.

Desirable

• Experience with new build transactions.
• Experience with Help to Buy schemes.
• Experience with shared ownership transactions.
• Experience working in a full‑service law firm environment.
• Familiarity with the local Merseyside property market.
• Experience with specific case management systems.
• Business development experience or interest.

Key Attributes

• Real passion for residential property.
• Client‑focused with commitment to exceptional service delivery.
• Highly organised with excellent time‑management skills.
• Commercially aware and pragmatic approach to problem‑solving.
• Strong team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Adaptable and flexible approach to work.
• Professional and personable manner.
• Committed to continuous learning and development.
• Resilient and able to work under pressure.
• Ambitious and eager to develop career.

Whats On Offer

• Competitive salary: £35,000 - £50,000 (dependent on experience).
• Top 100 Best Companies to Work For in the UK (5th time).
• Top 10 Law Firm to Work For.
• Cultured that challenges the conventional law firm approach.
• Legal 500 Leading Firm.
• Chambers Ranked Firm.
• Conveyancing Quality Scheme accredited.
• Run your own caseload with autonomy.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Modern case management systems and technology.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Work for a firm with strong reputation and client base.

Location

This role is based in the firm’s Southport office, with excellent transport links and access to towns, amenities, shops, restaurants and coastal attractions.

How to Apply

If you are a residential property solicitor with 2 years PQE who has a real passion for residential property and excellent communication skills, and you’re looking to join a Top 10 Best Law Firm to Work For that truly values its people, we would love to hear from you.

Contact Lee Hawthorne‑Finch: Email: [email protected] Phone: 0

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Vacancy

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