Solicitor

Fox Red Recruitment Ltd; Great Dunmow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Red Recruitment Ltd is seeking a highly experienced Residential Conveyancing Solicitor with approximately 5 years PQE to join our busy property team. You will manage a full caseload from instruction to completion, delivering high-quality legal services and maintaining excellent client care standards.

You will support junior staff, contribute to departmental growth, ensure AML compliance, and meet billing targets while handling freehold/leasehold sales, remortgages, transfers of equity, and

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with approximately 5 years PQE in residential conveyancing.
• Proven ability to run a busy, high-volume caseload independently.
• Strong technical knowledge of residential property law and procedures.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction to completion.
• Handle freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity.
• Work on new build transactions and shared ownerships where applicable.
• Draft and review contracts, transfer deeds, and related documents.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, lenders and other solicitors.
• Ensure AML compliance, SRA Code of Conduct and firm policies.
• Meet individual and departmental billing targets, with accurate time recording.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

PQE ~5 years

Client care

Education

Solicitor England & Wales

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Residential Conveyancing Solicitor with approximately 5 years Post-Qualified Experience (PQE) to join our busy property department. The successful candidate will manage a full caseload of residential property transactions from instruction through to completion, delivering high-quality legal services and maintaining excellent client care standards.

You will play a key role within the team, supporting junior staff where appropriate, contributing to departmental growth, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and professional obligations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a full caseload of residential conveyancing matters including:
• Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Re-mortgages
• Transfers of equity
• New build transactions
• Shared ownership matters (if applicable)
• Handle files from instruction through to post-completion independently
• Conduct all necessary legal due diligence, including title checks and searches
• Draft and review contracts, transfer deeds, and supporting documentation
• Liaise effectively with clients, estate agents, lenders, and other solicitors
• Provide clear, timely, and commercially sound legal advice
• Ensure compliance with AML regulations, SRA Code of Conduct, and firm policies
• Meet individual and departmental billing targets
• Maintain accurate time recording and file management
• Support and supervise junior fee earners or paralegals where required
• Contribute to process improvements and efficiency within the department

Key Skills:

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with approximately 5 years PQE in residential conveyancing
• Proven ability to run a busy, high-volume caseload independently
• Strong technical knowledge of residential property law and procedures
• Excellent client care and communication skills