A leading regional law firm with a strong presence across Essex and beyond is seeking an experienced fee earner to join its busy property team. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage a varied caseload, contribute to a well-established practice and grow your career in a dynamic environment.
Position Overview
You will be responsible for managing your own caseload of conveyancing matters from instruction to completion. You'll work with a broad range of clients which will include commercial and HNW clients, handling sales, purchases, re-mortgages, lease extensions, and more complex matters such as trust-related transactions. The role offers autonomy, while also giving you the opportunity to contribute to the team's development.
Responsibilities
1. Handle a broad caseload of residential property matters, including freehold and leasehold sales, purchases, transfers, re-mortgages, and lease extensions
2. Demonstrate a strong understanding of trust matters and how they impact property transactions
3. Deliver excellent client care and build strong client relationships
4. Support junior team members and contribute to training and development
5. Participate in business development and networking initiatives
Requirements
6. Solicitor, CILEx or Licenced Conveyancer with 5+ years PQE
7. Solid experience managing a residential property caseload independently
8. Strong technical knowledge of residential conveyancing and land law
9. Excellent communication and client care skills
10. Flexible, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team
11. Confident in business development, networking and promoting the firm's services
Benefits
12. 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
13. Health cashback plan
14. Life insurance and comprehensive wellbeing support
15. Enhanced maternity, paternity and family-related leave
16. Company sick pay scheme
17. Cycle to work scheme
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