Conveyancing Solicitor

Location: Salisbury (office based)

Hours: Full time

Salary: Competitive, dependant on experience

Holidays:25 days + bank holidays (increasing with length of service)

Outline

Help us build something exceptional. Join our growing conveyancing team and play a key role in shaping a modern, client-focused department. You will manage a varied caseload of residential property transactions, delivering a smooth, efficient and client-focused conveyancing service from inception to completion.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified solicitor, licensed conveyancer, or legal executive who thrives in a supportive, professional environment and takes pride in high-quality client care.

Responsibilities

• Managing a full caseload of residential conveyancing matters including sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, and leasehold transactions.
• Conducting title checks, reviewing legal documentation, and identifying and resolving potential issues.
• Drafting and reviewing contracts, lease agreements, and related property documents.
• Liaising effectively with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other third parties.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory and legal requirements, including AML, SRA/CQS and lender requirements.
• Carrying out searches, Land Registry applications, and raising appropriate enquiries.
• Providing clear, practical legal advice to clients throughout the transaction.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case management records.
• Proactively managing risks, resolving issues and progressing matter efficiently.
• Managing client expectations and delivering an excellent standard of customer service.
• Supporting business development and client retention where appropriate

Skills and attributes

Core:

• Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or Legal Executive with over 3 years residential conveyancing experience.
• Proven ability to manage a varied residential conveyancing caseload independently.
• Strong knowledge of UK property law, Land Registry procedures, and mortgage 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).
• A commitment to high-quality legal services and client care.

Benefits:

• Reasonable caseloads.
• Excellent admin support.
• Flexible working.
• Competitive salary with performance-related bonuses.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.
• Ongoing training and professional development support
• Pension scheme.
• Health Insurance
• Supportive, friendly, and collaborative working environment

Accountability

You will report directly to Andrew Hart, Head of the Property Department.

Dog-Friendly Workplace

We are proud to be a dog-friendly firm, with several dogs regularly in the office.

How to apply

Please submit your CV along with a covering letter explaining why you are suited to the role to Susan Atkinson at [email protected]

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