Job Description Residential Property Solicitor – Southport Salary : £35,000 - £50,000 Location : Southport Experience Level : 2 Years PQE Join a Top 10 Best Law Firm to Work For Are you a residential property solicitor looking to join an award-winning law firm that truly values its people? Our client, a market-leading full-service law firm with offices across the North West, is seeking a qualified solicitor with at least 2 years' PQE who has a real passion for residential property to join their busy team in Southport. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a firm that has been successful for a fifth time placing in the Top 100 Best Companies to Work For in the UK and has been recognised as a Top 10 Law Firm to Work For. The firm challenges the conventional law firm approach and focuses its energy on getting great results for clients, whilst attracting and developing brilliant people. If you're looking for a role where you can run your own caseload, deliver outstanding client service, and develop your residential property career with a firm that genuinely invests in its people, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. The Firm Our client is a market-leading, full-service law firm with offices across the North West, servicing both business and private clients. The firm is a people business with relationships at its heart, delivering legal services as trusted legal partners to businesses, individuals, and families across Lancashire, Cumbria, Manchester, Merseyside, and Staffordshire. The firm has been successful for a fifth time placing in the Top 100 Best Companies to Work For in the UK and has been recognised as a Top 10 Law Firm to Work For. The firm has a culture that challenges the conventional law firm approach and focuses its energy on getting great results for clients, whilst attracting and developing brilliant people. The firm offers a full range of legal services including Residential Conveyancing, Commercial Property, Corporate, Employment & HR, Divorce and Family Law, Wills, Trusts & Probate, Commercial Dispute Resolution & Avoidance, Land & Property Dispute Resolution, Construction, Insolvency & Restructuring, Regulatory, Compliance & Licensing, and more. The Residential Property team is large, highly experienced, and spans across the North of England. The team handles a diverse range of residential property transactions for clients and is supported by modern case management systems and technology. The Role As a Residential Property Solicitor, you will run your own caseload of residential conveyancing matters, providing clients and agents with regular updates, advice, and draft documentation. This role involves regular contact with clients and agents, and you must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and an ability to deliver outstanding client service. You will be working autonomously within a challenging commercial environment, operating a case management system, and ensuring the delivery of a profitable contribution to the work of the department. Your key responsibilities will include: Residential Conveyancing Work: Running your own caseload of residential property matters Handling sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfers of equity Dealing with freehold and leasehold transactions Progressing matters from instruction through to completion Providing clients and agents with regular updates, advice, and draft documentation Conducting property searches and reviewing search results Preparing and reviewing contracts and transfer deeds Dealing with Stamp Duty Land Tax returns and Land Registry applications Managing post-completion formalities including registration Client Service: Delivering outstanding client service Regular contact with clients and agents Providing excellent communication and keeping clients updated Responding to client queries promptly and professionally Managing client expectations and explaining legal processes clearly Building and maintaining positive client relationships Case Management: Operating a case management system effectively Maintaining accurate and up-to-date file records Managing deadlines and ensuring timely progression of matters Prioritising workload and managing multiple transactions simultaneously Ensuring compliance with SRA requirements and firm procedures Working autonomously within a challenging commercial environment Fee Earning: Undertaking fee-earning work to provide a profitable contribution to the department Managing own caseload efficiently Meeting billing and financial targets Ensuring accurate billing and financial records Administrative Duties: Drafting correspondence and legal documents Preparing completion statements and financial calculations Managing file openings and closings Maintaining organised and compliant files About You Essential Requirements: Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales Minimum 2 years' PQE in Residential Conveyancing / Property (essential) Ability to run own caseload (essential) Strong technical knowledge of residential conveyancing processes and procedures Experience handling freehold and leasehold transactions Experience with sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfers of equity Knowledge of property searches and Land Registry procedures Understanding of Stamp Duty Land Tax requirements Good IT skills – experience operating case management systems Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal Outstanding client service skills with ability to build and maintain relationships Good organisational and time management skills Keen attention to detail Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Confident working autonomously within a challenging commercial environment Proactive and self-motivated approach to work Team player who works well in a collaborative environment Committed to delivering exceptional client service Understanding of SRA requirements and compliance Desirable: Experience with new build transactions Experience with Help to Buy schemes Experience with shared ownership transactions Experience working in a full-service law firm environment Familiarity with local Merseyside property market Experience with specific case management systems Business development experience or interest Key Attributes: Real passion for residential property Client-focused with commitment to exceptional service delivery Highly organised with excellent time management skills Commercially aware and pragmatic approach to problem-solving Strong team player who thrives in a collaborative environment Adaptable and flexible approach to work Professional and personable manner Committed to continuous learning and development Resilient and able to work under pressure Ambitious and eager to develop career What's On Offer Our client is committed to recognising and rewarding great work, with a competitive salary and benefits package. Benefits include: Competitive salary: £35,000 - £50,000 (dependent on experience) Top 100 Best Companies to Work For in the UK (5th time) Top 10 Law Firm to Work For Culture that challenges the conventional law firm approach Legal 500 Leading Firm Chambers Ranked Firm Conveyancing Quality Scheme accredited Run your own caseload with autonomy Supportive and collaborative working environment Modern case management systems and technology Career progression opportunities Comprehensive training and development opportunities Work for a firm with strong reputation and client base Full-service law firm with diverse practice areas Offices across the North West (Lancashire, Cumbria, Manchester, Merseyside, Staffordshire) Firm that focuses on getting great results for clients whilst attracting and developing brilliant people People business with relationships at its heart Trusted legal partners approach Professional accreditations (Lexcel, Cyber Essentials, Law Society Accredited) Stable and established firm with long-term career prospects Location This role is based in the firm's Southport office, with excellent transport links and access to the town's amenities, shops, restaurants, and coastal attractions. How to Apply If you're a residential property solicitor with 2 years' PQE who has a real passion for residential property and excellent communication skills, and you're looking to join a Top 10 Best Law Firm to Work For that truly values its people, we'd love to hear from you. Contact Lee Hawthorne-Finch: Email: lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com Phone: 0333 996 2882