Residential Property Solicitor / Conveyancer

William James Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Hybrid working after probation

Pension scheme

Medicash & EAP

Cycle to work

Training and development

Job summary

Unknown law firm in Birmingham is seeking a Residential Property Solicitor with 5+ years of experience to manage a full conveyancing caseload. The role offers hybrid working after probation, with a strong client base and autonomy supported by assistants.

Main duties include handling sales, purchases, remortgages, and title verification, while mentoring junior staff and developing local relationships.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in residential conveyancing with a proven caseload.
• Strong knowledge of freehold/leasehold transactions and remortgages.
• Experience supervising conveyancing assistants and mentoring staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload from instruction to completion.
• Handle freehold/leasehold sales and purchases.
• Oversee remortgages and equity releases.
• Verify titles and handle transfers of equity.
• Mentor conveyancing assistants and build client relationships.
• Ensure compliance with CQS protocols.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Client relationship

Team mentoring

Case management

Education

Solicitor qualification

Licensed Conveyancer

Legal Executive

Tools

Case management software

Legal research tools

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

• 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