Location: Sunderland
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Hybrid Working: 2+ days in office (flexibility offered)
Are you a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with a passion for property law? Do you have hands-on experience with Buy to Let purchases and Auction transactions? We're looking for a motivated legal professional to join a respected law firm in Sunderland to handle a busy caseload of residential property work-with room to grow into commercial property over time.
What You'll Be Doing
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing your own caseload of residential conveyancing matters
- Specialising in Buy to Let and Auction purchase transactions
- Providing clear, high-quality legal advice and outstanding client service
- Supporting junior team members (as needed) and collaborating with the wider team
- Maintaining compliance and contributing to continued team development
What We're Looking For
- Qualified Solicitor or CILEX (NQ+ level considered)
- Strong residential property experience, ideally including Buy to Let and Auctions
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Comfortable working independently and under pressure
- A proactive, professional attitude with strong commercial awareness
- Supervisory experience is a bonus-but not essential
- Willingness to grow your career and help expand the firm's property offering
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary (DOE)
- 27 days holiday, plus Christmas Eve off
- Pension scheme
- Hybrid working opportunities
- Death in service cover
- 24/7 employee wellbeing helpline
- High street discounts app ("Reward Me Now")
- Discounted legal services
- Ongoing in-house and external training
- Supportive, team-driven culture
- Regular social events
If you're looking for a new challenge with a firm that genuinely values its people and provides the space to grow, please contact Steph @ Simpson Judge