Residential Property Solicitor

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Birthday leave

Health and wellbeing benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

Legal services benefit

Long service awards

Training and development

Team events

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd is recruiting a Residential Property Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join a long-established Yorkshire firm in York. You will handle sales, purchases and remortgages from instruction to completion, delivering high standards of client care.

The role requires 2+ years PQE in residential conveyancing; SQE solicitor or CILEx qualifications are accepted. A supportive team, salary £40,000–£55,000, and a range of benefits are on offer.

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE (or equivalent) in residential conveyancing.
• Qualified Solicitor (SQE route) or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx).
• Strong client care and professional integrity.
• Independent working with prioritisation and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and practical, solutions-focused mindset.
• Familiar with case management systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of sales, purchases and remortgages from instruction to completion
• Drafting and reviewing contracts, title documentation and leasehold papers
• Raising and responding to enquiries, reviewing searches, and providing clear, practical advice
• Liaising with clients, estate agents and lenders to keep transactions moving smoothly
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with referrers and repeat clients
• Supporting the wider team and, where appropriate, supervising junior colleagues
• Delivering efficient, high-quality service with strong attention to detail

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Client care

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

Case management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Residential Property Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive

Location: York

Salary: £40,000 to £55,000

Experience: 2+ years PQE (Residential Conveyancing)

A well-established Yorkshire law firm is looking to recruit a Residential Property Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its York team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys running matters from instruction through to completion, delivering a high standard of client care, and building strong relationships with agents and referrers.

You will handle a varied caseload of residential property transactions and will play a key role in supporting the teams continued growth. The role suits someone proactive, organised, and confident managing files independently, while also contributing to a supportive, collaborative team environment.

What Youll Be Doing

• Managing a varied caseload of sales, purchases and remortgages from instruction to completion

• Drafting and reviewing contracts, title documentation and leasehold papers

• Raising and responding to enquiries, reviewing searches, and providing clear, practical advice

• Liaising with clients, estate agents and lenders to keep transactions moving smoothly

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with referrers and repeat clients

• Supporting the wider team and, where appropriate, supervising junior colleagues

• Delivering efficient, high-quality service with strong attention to detail

What Were Looking For

• 2+ years PQE (or equivalent experience) in residential conveyancing

• Qualified Solicitor (SQE route) or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx)

• Strong understanding of professional integrity and client care

• Confident working independently, with the ability to prioritise and manage deadlines

• Strong communication skills and a practical, solutions-focused approach

• Comfortable using case management systems and Microsoft Office

Whats On Offer

• £40,000 to £55,000 salary (depending on experience)

• Bonus scheme (subject to eligibility criteria)

• Enhanced annual leave, plus birthday leave (subject to eligibility criteria)

• Health and wellbeing benefits

• Cycle to Work scheme (subject to eligibility criteria)

• Legal services benefit (subject to eligibility criteria)

• Long service awards

• Structured, funded training and ongoing professional development

• Team events and wellbeing initiatives

About the Firm

Our client is a long-established Yorkshire law firm with a strong reputation for integrity, approachability, and high-quality client service. The firm offers a supportive environment where people are encouraged to take ownership of their work and develop their careers.

Working Arrangements

This is a full-time, permanent role based in York.