We are seeking an experienced residential property solicitor to join a busy, client-focused team based in a multi-office practice. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of residential property matters from instruction to completion, provide high standards of client care, ensure compliance with regulatory obligations and firm procedures, and contribute to continuous improvement of processes and service delivery. This role offers opportunities for professional development, involvement in practice initiatives and hybrid working.

Hybrid, 2-3 days in office

Key responsibilities:

• Act for clients on a full range of residential property transactions including sales, purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity, managing matters from initial instruction through to completion and post-completion registration.

• Own responsibility for end-to-end case management of a personal caseload, ensuring accurate file maintenance, clear case notes and timely progression against agreed milestones.

• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, surveyors and other third parties to obtain information, manage expectations and resolve transactional issues professionally and proactively.

• Prepare, review and quality-check documentation including contracts, completion statements, SDLT forms and applications to HM Land Registry; use digital submission processes where applicable and manage follow-up on requisitions on title.

• Ensure compliance with AML and client identification procedures, maintain robust audit trails and support file reviews and internal audits to meet regulatory and firm standards.

• Maintain accurate time recording and support billing and fee recovery processes; prepare completion figures and ensure disbursements are accurately recorded.

• Contribute to team development by sharing best practice, assisting more junior colleagues with technical queries and supporting training and induction activities.

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, templates and use of conveyancing technology; support implementation of enhanced workflows to improve efficiency and reduce risk.

• Escalate and manage risk issues or complex matters to senior fee earners or management in a timely manner and provide clear reporting on case status when required.

Key skills and experience required:

• Qualified solicitor with residential property experience ( PQE considered according to role level) and a proven track record of managing a varied caseload to completion.

• Strong technical knowledge of residential property law, HM Land Registry processes and digital submission methods.

• Sound understanding of compliance requirements including AML and client identity checks, with experience maintaining audit-ready files.

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload, manage competing deadlines and maintain attention to detail across multiple matters.

• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills and a professional manner when dealing with clients, colleagues and external stakeholders.

• Commercial awareness and numeracy skills, with experience preparing completion statements and supporting billing processes.

• Proactive, solutions-focused attitude with the ability to embrace change and support improvements in systems and processes.

• High level of digital literacy including Microsoft Office and experience of legal case management or conveyancing software; willingness to adopt new technology.

• Evidence of continued professional development in residential property law or relevant qualifications desirable.