Residential & Commercial Property Solicitor / Legal Executive / Licensed Conveyancer
– South East Essex / Kent locations.
– Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
– Full-time | Office-based with hybrid options after probation
Manage Your Own Caseload in a Supportive Environment
A well-established, client-focused law firm is seeking an experienced Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer to join their property team. You will be handling a varied caseload of residential or commercial property matters from start to finish, with the reassurance that other experienced solicitors are available for guidance whenever needed.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated legal professional who enjoys managing matters independently while delivering exceptional client care in a collaborative and approachable setting. This firm is a large, multi-site firm with progression opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage a full caseload of residential and/or commercial property matters, including sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, new build transactions, and shared ownership matters
2. Draft, review, and advise on contracts, title documents, searches, and reports
3. Ensure compliance with regulatory and lender requirements
4. Liaise effectively with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, brokers, local authorities, and other solicitors
5. Handle SDLT submissions, AP1 applications, and Land Registry requirements
6. Maintain meticulous file management in line with SRA regulations
7. Identify and mitigate transactional risks, escalating where appropriate
About You
8. Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer
9. Experienced enough to manage your own caseload independently
10. Strong technical knowledge of residential and/or commercial property law
11. Excellent drafting, communication, and client care skills
12. Highly organised, with strong attention to detail
What We Offer
13. Competitive Salary package (dependant on experience)
14. Hybrid working options after probation
15. Fantastic annual bonus structure
16. days holiday, plus an extra 2 days over Christmas when the office closes
17. Supportive, collaborative environment with other experienced solicitors available for guidance
18. Opportunity to work on a varied and challenging caseload across residential and commercial property