Solicitor - Residential Property - Devon - Hybrid

Chadwick Nott - South West and South Wales; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott - South West and South Wales is seeking a Senior Residential Property Solicitor to join the Plymouth team and lead within the Residential Property department.

You will manage a diverse caseload, mentor colleagues, and contribute to business development while supporting the Head of Residential Property in building a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in residential property law.
• Ability to manage a full caseload and oversee junior team members.
• Strong client care and drafting/negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of residential conveyancing from instruction to post-completion.
• Handle freehold/leasehold sales/purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, new builds, shared ownership.
• Provide expert advice, due diligence, and draft contracts and docs.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members and foster high performance.
• Develop client/referrer relationships and contribute to business growth.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Mentoring

Client care

Leadership

Business development

Job description

Solicitor - Residential Property - Devon - Hybrid

An established and growing law firm is seeking a Senior Residential Property Solicitor to join its Residential Property team in Plymouth. This is a strategic appointment offering the opportunity to combine a high-quality caseload with a leadership role, supporting the Head of Residential Property in the supervision, development and success of the wider team.

The successful candidate will manage a diverse portfolio of residential conveyancing matters while playing an active role in mentoring colleagues, driving performance and contributing to the continued growth of the department.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a full caseload of residential conveyancing transactions, from instruction through to post-completion.
• Handling freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, new build transactions and shared ownership matters.
• Providing expert legal advice, undertaking due diligence and drafting and negotiating contracts and associated documentation.
• Supervising, mentoring and supporting junior team members while fostering a collaborative and high‑performing culture.
• Building strong relationships with clients and referrers, contributing to business development and supporting departmental growth.

The ideal candidate will be a Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or CILEX Lawyer with at least 3 years' PQE (or equivalent experience) and a strong background in residential property law. They will possess excellent technical expertise, exceptional client care skills and the ability to manage complex matters efficiently.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded property lawyer seeking a senior position offering leadership responsibilities, quality work, flexible working arrangements and a clear opportunity to influence the future direction of a successful Residential Property team.

For more information on this role or other opportunities within South West or South Wales in general, please do get in touch with Daniel St Quintin at Chadwick Nott.

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*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.*