Residential Property Solicitor/Cilex

Legal Southwest; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused legal firm in Plymouth is seeking a Residential Property Solicitor to manage varied property cases from start to finish. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in residential property law and strong client care skills. You'll work in a friendly environment that values work-life balance and offers competitive salaries. Join a respected firm with deep community roots and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in residential property law.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload independently.
• Thrive in a professional and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied residential property caseload from instruction to completion.
• Advise clients on property finance matters and Land Registry.
• Liaise with estate agents, lenders, and stakeholders for smooth transactions.

Skills

Client care skills

Strong technical knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified solicitor or legal executive

Job description

The Role

You will manage a varied residential property caseload from instruction through to completion, including:

• Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases

• Transfers of equity and re-mortgages

• Lease extensions and enfranchisement

• Advising clients on Land Registry and property finance matters

• Liaising with estate agents, lenders, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth transactions

This is a client-facing position, where delivering excellent service and maintaining long-term relationships will be central to your success.

About You

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a qualified solicitor or legal executive with proven experience in residential property.

• Have strong technical knowledge and the ability to manage a busy caseload independently.

• Demonstrate excellent communication and client care skills.

• Be organised, detail-focused, and commercially aware.

• Thrive in a friendly, supportive, and professional environment.

Why Apply?

• Join a respected firm with deep community roots and a reputation for quality service.

• Handle interesting and varied property work with a loyal client base.

• Benefit from a collaborative, approachable team and genuine work-life balance.

• Competitive salary and opportunities for career progression.

Key Details

• Role: Residential Property Solicitor

• Location: Plymouth, Devon

• Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday

• Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

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