Residential Property Solicitor

William James Recruitment; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full/part-time

Hybrid working

Supportive environment

Career progression

Varied caseload

Established client base

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Residential Property Solicitor for the West Midlands. The role offers hybrid working and flexible hours, with 3+ PQE or equivalent experience and a varied, high-quality caseload.

This firm supports autonomy, stability, and long-term career development, with a strong client base across multiple offices and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ PQE Solicitor or experienced Conveyancer.
• Strong technical knowledge of residential conveyancing.
• Experience in a reputable firm.
• Confident managing a busy caseload independently.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of compliance, AML and Solicitors Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Managing a full caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction to completion.
• Handling freehold and leasehold sales and purchases.
• Advising on remortgages and transfers of equity.
• Supporting new build transactions.
• Liaising with clients, agents, lenders and third parties.
• Delivering high standards of client care and communication.
• Managing files efficiently in a deadline-driven environment.
• Supporting business development and client relationship growth.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Residential Property Solicitor – West Midlands – 3+ PQE + Hybrid / Part-time + Benefits

A well-established and forward-thinking law firm is looking to recruit a Residential Property Solicitor from Shrewsbury, Telford and Wolverhampton to join its expanding residential property team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Private Property Solicitor in the West Midlandsto manage a varied, high-quality caseload within a supportive and flexible firm.

Offering full or part-time hours, hybrid working and genuine progression, this role would suit a Residential Property Solicitorseeking autonomy, stability and long-term career development.

The Role

• Managing a full caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction to completion
• Handling freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Advising on remortgages and transfers of equity
• Supporting new build transactions
• Liaising with clients, agents, lenders and third parties
• Delivering high standards of client care and communication
• Managing files efficiently in a deadline-driven environment
• Supporting business development and client relationship growth

The Candidate

• 3+ PQE Solicitor or experienced Conveyancer
• Strong technical knowledge of residential conveyancing
• Experience gained within a reputable firm
• Confident managing a busy caseload independently
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and file management ability
• Knowledge of compliance, AML and Solicitors Code of Conduct
• Experience in landlord & tenant or lease extensions advantageous

Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Full-time or part-time working available
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Exposure to a varied and high-quality caseload
• Established client base across multiple offices

More About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients including a range of Legal 500 firms.