Residential Property Solicitor / Conveyancer

William James Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Bonus holiday scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Hybrid working after probation

Pension scheme

Medicash & Employee Assistance

Cycle to work

Online training

Job summary

William James Recruitment in Birmingham is seeking a Residential Property Solicitor with 5+ years' experience to handle a full caseload in a CQS-accredited team. You will work autonomously yet receive support from conveyancing assistants and benefit from a well-established local client base.

The role offers hybrid working after probation, a generous bonus scheme linked to fee income and a comprehensive holiday package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' full-time fee-earning experience in residential conveyancing.
• Strong technical knowledge across sales, purchases, remortgages, equity release and transfers of equity.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Well organized with high attention to detail.
• Experience supervising or mentoring support staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction to completion.
• Handle freehold and leasehold sales and purchases.
• Deal with remortgages and equity release transactions.
• Investigate and verify freehold and leasehold titles.
• Supervise conveyancing assistants and develop client relationships.
• Cross-refer clients to other departments while ensuring compliance with CQS protocols.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Client care

Mentoring staff

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Residential Property Solicitor – Birmingham – 5+ Years' Experience – Competitive Salary + Bonus + Hybrid

An established, full-service law firm is looking to recruit a Residential Property Solicitor for its Birmingham office. This CQS-accredited conveyancing team forms part of a firm with a network of offices across the UK.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Residential Property Solicitor in Birmingham to take on a full caseload with autonomy, supported by conveyancing assistants and a well-established local client base.

Offering hybrid working after probation, an annual bonus linked to fee income and a generous holiday package including a bonus holiday scheme, this role is ideal for a Residential Property Solicitor seeking quality work, a strong benefits package and genuine work-life balance.

The Role

• Managing a caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion
• Handling freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Dealing with remortgages and equity release transactions
• Investigating and verifying freehold and leasehold titles
• Handling transfers of equity and matrimonial property matters
• Supervising and mentoring conveyancing assistants
• Developing relationships with clients and contacts in the local area
• Cross-referring clients to other departments across the firm
• Working in line with CQS protocols and the firm's compliance requirements

The Candidate

• Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Legal Executive with at least 5 years' full-time fee earning experience
• Hands-on experience managing a residential conveyancing caseload
• Strong technical knowledge across sales, purchases, remortgages, equity release and transfers of equity
• Good knowledge of the local area and its property market
• Experience supervising or mentoring support staff
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Well organised with strong attention to detail
• Committed to CQS protocols and high professional standards
• Team player with a positive, proactive attitude

Benefits & How to Apply

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Annual bonus linked to fee income targets
• Bonus holiday scheme – up to 12 additional days for meeting monthly targets
• Holiday purchase scheme – buy up to 3 extra days each year
• Hybrid working available after probation
• Pension scheme (3% employer / 5% employee contribution)
• Medicash and Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Online training and development
• Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.15pm – no unnecessary pressure or long hours culture

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.