Job Description
Residential Conveyancing – Senior Solicitor/Partner
Location: Barnstaple, North Devon
Full-Time | Hybrid Working Available | Clear Path to Partnership
Are you an experienced Residential Property Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or Legal Executive seeking a leadership role with long-term progression?
Our respected client, a law firm in North Devon law firm is offering a rare opportunity to join its conveyancing department at Senior Associate or Partner level, with a clear succession plan already in place. Whether you're looking to step into a senior role or you're an existing Partner seeking more autonomy and better balance, this role provides genuine career potential.
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Why Consider This Role?
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* Partnership Succession – Step into a long-term role with a pathway to full equity if desired
* Join as Senior Solicitor or Partner from day one
* Manage and mentor an established conveyancing team of five
* Hybrid working options to suit your lifestyle
* Competitive salary + bonus scheme, structured around your experience and contribution
* Opportunity to contribute to firm management and strategic planning
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What You’ll Be Doing:
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* Run a steady and well-supported residential conveyancing caseload (sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity)
* Oversee and guide a small team of conveyancers, assistants and support staff
* Play a key role in enhancing the department’s client offering and local reputation
* Optionally get involved in firm-level decision-making and compliance leadership
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What You’ll Need:
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* Qualification as a Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or Chartered Legal Executive
* Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience in residential property law
* Demonstrable leadership qualities and team management experience (formal or informal)
* No requirement for a client following – the firm has a strong local client base and workflow already in place
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Benefits Include:
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* Competitive salary, tailored to seniority and performance
* Annual bonus and pay review scheme
* Hybrid working available – office and remote flexibility
* Structured career progression, including clear route to partnership
* Paid closure between Christmas and New Year
* Supportive and collaborative working culture
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How to Apply:
If you're an experienced property lawyer ready to step into a senior role in North Devon, this is your chance to make a move with impact.
Apply with your CV today.
For a confidential discussion about this or other conveyancing roles across the South West, contact Paul Norman at G2 Legal.