Job Description
Job Title: Conveyancing Solicitor
Location: Great Dunmow (Hybrid – 3 days office based, 2 days remote)
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Conveyancing Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience to join our established and growing residential property team. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and technically strong solicitor who can manage their own caseload independently while contributing to the wider success of the firm.
The role offers a hybrid working pattern, with three days per week in our Great Dunmow office and two days working remotely.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing a full and varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction to post-completion
* Handling freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
* Dealing with re-mortgages, transfers of equity, new build transactions, and shared ownership matters
* Reviewing and drafting contracts and legal documentation
* Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and third parties
* Providing clear, practical legal advice and maintaining strong client relationships
* Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal procedures
* Supporting junior team members where appropriate
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
* Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)
* Minimum 5+ years’ experience in residential conveyancing
* Proven ability to manage a busy caseload independently
* Strong technical knowledge of property law and Land Registry procedures
Personal Attributes
* Professional and commercially aware
* Proactive and solution-focused
* Approachable and client-centric
* Strong time management skills
* Able to work effectively in a hybrid environment
What We Offer
* Private Health Care
* Competitive salary (DOE)
* Hybrid working arrangement
* Supportive and collaborative working environment
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression
* Generous holiday entitlement
* Pension scheme