Job Description Conveyancing Solicitor / Licensed Conveyancer Salary: £45,000 – £65,000 Excellent Benefits Location: Basildon Area (with hybrid flexibility) Join a growing, modern regional law firm with strong referral networks Our client is expanding its Residential Property team and is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer to play a pivotal role in the development of a busy and growing office in the Basildon area. This is a standout opportunity for a commercially minded property lawyer who enjoys building relationships, developing business, and working within a collaborative, tech-enabled environment. You’ll join a supportive and ambitious team with access to high-quality work, strong referral pipelines, and genuine opportunities to shape the growth of the office and your own career. The Role – Make an Impact from Day One As a key member of the residential property team, you will: Manage your own caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion Provide clear, practical legal advice to clients on a range of residential property transactions Actively build relationships with estate agents, brokers, and local professionals to drive new business Play a central role in developing and expanding the office’s property offering Maintain high standards of file management, reporting, and client care Ensure compliance with SRA, CQS and internal regulatory standards Support internal audits and best practice initiatives Supervise and mentor junior colleagues, contributing to a positive team culture Collaborate with both office-based and remote colleagues using modern legal technology About You – What We’re Looking For To succeed in this role, you will have: Minimum 5 years’ PQE (or equivalent experience) in residential conveyancing within a UK legal practice Qualification as a Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Chartered Legal Executive Proven ability to manage a full and varied caseload independently Strong experience in freehold, leasehold, sales, purchases, re-mortgages and transfers of equity Demonstrable track record in business development and client relationship building Solid understanding of SRA regulations and CQS accreditation requirements Excellent communication, organisation and time management skills Confidence in using case management systems and legal technology A collaborative mindset with the ability to support and develop junior staff What’s on Offer – Benefits Package Our client offers a highly competitive and well-rounded package including: Competitive salary (£45,000 – £65,000 depending on experience) Hybrid working arrangements for improved work-life balance Modern office environment with latest legal technology and systems Structured career progression pathway with opportunities to progress into senior or leadership roles Ongoing professional development and funded training Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays Pension scheme Supportive and collaborative team culture Strong pipeline of quality work and referral relationships Opportunity to play a tangible role in growing a key office location Career Development This role offers clear potential for progression, including opportunities to: Step into a senior or supervisory position Contribute to strategic growth and business planning Develop a personal client following and referral network If you are an ambitious conveyancer looking to take the next step in your career within a supportive and progressive firm, we would love to hear from you. Contact: David Hawthorne-Finch d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.