Solicitor-Residential Conveyancing-Salisbury - 5+ Experience

Chadwick Nott; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Career development

Training & development

Pension scheme

Health insurance

Dog-friendly office

Job summary

Chadwick Nott in Salisbury is seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancer to join its busy Property Department. The role requires a Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Legal Executive with 5+ years' experience to manage a varied caseload and deliver high-quality conveyancing from instruction through to completion.

You will handle a range of matters including freehold/leasehold sales, remortgages, transfers of equity, and leasehold transactions, liaising with clients and lenders while ensuring

Qualifications

• 5+ years' residential conveyancing experience.
• Proven ability to manage a varied caseload independently.
• Strong knowledge of UK property law and Land Registry procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience using conveyancing case management systems (Leap).
• Commitment to high quality legal services and client care.

Responsibilities

• Manage full caseload of residential property matters from instruction to completion.
• Handle freehold and leasehold sales/purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, and leasehold transactions.
• Draft and review contracts, leases and related documents; conduct title checks.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, lenders and third parties; ensure AML/SRA/CQS compliance.
• Provide clear legal advice and maintain accurate case management records.
• Support business development and client retention where appropriate.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Client negotiation

Communication skills

Legal research

Education

Qualified Solicitor / Licensed Conveyancer / Legal Executive

Tools

Leap

Job description

Solicitor - Residential Conveyancing - Salisbury - 5+ Years' Experience
Location: Salisbury
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £45,000 to £65,000 (dependent on experience)
Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays (increasing with length of service)

A respected regional law firm is seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancer to join its busy and growing Property Department in Salisbury. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Legal Executive with 5+ years' experience to manage a varied caseload and deliver a high quality, client focused conveyancing service from instruction through to completion.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for managing a full and varied caseload of residential property matters, including:

• Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Remortgages
• Transfers of equity
• Leasehold transactions
• Conducting title checks and reviewing legal documentation
• Drafting and reviewing contracts, leases and related property documents
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and third parties
• Ensuring compliance with AML, SRA/CQS and lender requirements
• Carrying out searches, Land Registry applications and raising enquiries
• Providing clear, practical legal advice throughout the transaction
• Maintaining accurate case management records
• Proactively managing risks, resolving issues and progressing matters efficiently
• Managing client expectations and delivering excellent client service
• Supporting business development and client retention where appropriate

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Legal Executive with:

• 5+ years' residential conveyancing experience
• Proven ability to manage a varied caseload independently
• Strong knowledge of UK property law, Land Registry procedures and lender requirements
• Excellent attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Experience using conveyancing case management systems (Leap)
• Commitment to high quality legal services and client care

Benefits

The firm offers:

• Competitive salary with performance related bonuses
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Pension scheme
• Health insurance
• Supportive, friendly and collaborative working environment
• Dog friendly office culture

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence.

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.