Solicitor

Smith & Co Solicitors; Sudbury CP; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith & Co Solicitors in Sudbury hires a Conveyancer (Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer) to manage residential property files from instruction to completion. You will draft contracts, conduct title checks, and advise clients on conveyancing issues while liaising with agents, lenders, and other solicitors to keep files moving.

The role requires strong legal grounding, regulatory awareness, and excellent client communication.

Qualifications

• Strong grounding in law with property/conveyancing experience.
• Experience in legal consulting for conveyancing issues.
• Proficiency in legal document preparation including contracts and title reports.
• Excellent communication to explain complex legal matters and build client relationships.
• Experience handling residential property transactions including risk assessment.
• Qualified solicitor or licensed conveyancer, or equivalent credentials.
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, ability to manage a busy caseload.
• Comfort with legal case management systems and standard software.
• Commitment to ethical practice and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction to completion.
• Draft and review contracts and other legal documents.
• Conduct title investigations and property searches.
• Advise clients on legal issues related to property transactions.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, lenders, and other solicitors to ensure timely progress.
• Maintain accurate file records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of conveyancing processes.

Skills

Conveyancing experience

Legal consulting

Contract drafting

Property law

Client communication

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Case management familiarity

Time management

Education

Legal qualification (Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer)

Tools

Legal case management software

Job description

Company Description

Smith & Co Solicitors is a community-focused law firm based in Suffolk, delivering legal services to local individuals, families, and businesses. The firm values approachable, high-quality advice and a client-centred way of working. With a strong focus on the client experience and playing a role in the surrounding communities, the firm benefits from a positive local reputation.

Team members benefit from a supportive environment where professional development and collaboration are encouraged. Smith & Co Solicitors offers opportunities to work closely with clients, build lasting relationships, and contribute to the local community.

The partners at Smith & Co have embraced technology to streamline legal practice.A flexible approach to office-based and home-working has been in place for 6 years and cloud-based systems make this seamless and stress-free.

Team well-being is at the forefront of the partners consideration and a healthy work-life balance is positively encouraged.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Conveyancer (Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer), primarily based in Sudbury with some flexibility to work from home.

The role involves managing a caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction to completion, including sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfers of equity. Day-to-day responsibilities include drafting and reviewing contracts and other legal documents, conducting title investigations and property searches, and advising clients on legal issues related to property transactions.

The Conveyancer will liaise with clients, estate agents, lenders, and other solicitors, ensuring clear communication and timely progress of files. The role also includes maintaining accurate file records, ensuring compliance with regulatory and firm standards, and contributing to the continuous improvement of conveyancing processes.

Qualifications

• Strong grounding in Law, with experience in property or conveyancing practice.
• Demonstrated ability in Legal Consulting, including advising clients on conveyancing and related legal issues.
• Proficiency in Legal Document Preparation, including drafting and reviewing contracts, reports on title, and completion statements.
• Effective Communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal matters clearly and build positive client relationships.
• Experience handling Legal Issues arising in residential property transactions, including risk assessment and problem-solving.
• Qualified Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer, or equivalent conveyancing qualification and experience.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to manage a busy caseload independently and within deadlines.
• Comfort with legal case management systems and standard office software; willingness to adapt to new technologies.
• Commitment to ethical practice, regulatory compliance, and delivering high-quality client service.