<div><p><strong><span>Residential Property Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive</span></strong></p><p><span><span><strong>Location</strong></span>: York</span></p><p><span><span><strong>Salary</strong></span>: £40,000 to £55,000</span></p><p><span><span><strong>Experience</strong></span>: 2+ years PQE (Residential Conveyancing)</span></p><p><span>A well-established Yorkshire law firm is looking to recruit a Residential Property Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its York team. This is a great opportunity for someone w<em>h</em>o enjoys running matters from instruction through to completion, delivering a high standard of client care, and building strong relationships with agents and referrers.</span></p><p><span>You will handle a varied caseload of residential property transactions and will play a key role in supporting the team’s continued growth. The role suits someone proactive, organised, and confident managing files independently, while also contributing to a supportive, collaborative team environment.</span></p><p><span><strong><span>What You’ll Be Doing</span></strong></span></p><ul><li><span>Managing a varied caseload of sales, purchases and remortgages from instruction to completion</span></li></ul><ul><li><span>Drafting and reviewing contracts, title documentation and leasehold papers</span></li></ul><ul><li><span>Raising and responding to enquiries, reviewing searches, and providing clear, practical advice</span></li></ul><ul><li><span>Liaising with clients, estate agents and lenders to keep transactions moving smoothly</span></li></ul><ul><li><span>Building and maintaining strong relationships with referrers and repeat clients</span></li></ul><ul><li><span>Supporting the wider team and, where appropriate, supervising junior colleagues</span></li></ul><ul><li><span>Delivering efficient, high-quality service with strong attention to detail</span></li></ul><p><span><strong><span>What We’re Looking For</span></strong></span></p><ul><li><span>2+ years PQE (or equivalent experience) in residential conveyancing</span></li></ul><ul><li><span>Qualified Solicitor (SQE route) or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx)</span></li></ul><ul><li><span>Strong understanding of professional integrity and client care</span></li></ul><ul><li><span>Confident working independently, with the ability to prioritise and manage deadlines</span></li></ul><ul><li><span>Strong communication skills and a practical, solutions-focused approach</span></li></ul><ul><li><span>Comfortable using case management systems and Microsoft Office</span></li></ul><p><span><strong><span>What’s On Offer</span></strong></span></p><ul><li><span>£40,000 to £55,000 salary (depending on experience)</span></li></ul><ul><li><span>Bonus scheme (subject to eligibility criteria)</span></li></ul><ul><li><span>Enhanced annual leave, plus birthday leave (subject to eligibility criteria)</span></li></ul><ul><li><span>Health and wellbeing benefits</span></li></ul><ul><li><span>Cycle to Work scheme (subject to eligibility criteria)</span></li></ul><ul><li><span>Legal services benefit (subject to eligibility criteria)</span></li></ul><ul><li><span>Long service awards</span></li></ul><ul><li><span>Structured, funded training and ongoing professional development</span></li></ul><ul><li><span>Team events and wellbeing initiatives</span></li></ul><p><span><strong><span>About the Firm</span></strong></span></p><p><span>Our client is a long-established Yorkshire law firm with a strong reputation for integrity, approachability, and high-quality client service. The firm offers a supportive environment where people are encouraged to take ownership of their work and develop their careers.</span></p><p><span><strong><span>Working Arrangements</span></strong></span></p><p><span>This is a full-time, permanent role based in York.</span></p><p><span><strong><span>How to Apply</span></strong></span></p><p><span>Apply online or send your CV to <a href="#">lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com</a> or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.</span></p><p><span>All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.</span></p></div>