Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive / Licensed Conveyancer - Residential Property - Plymouth
Location: Plymouth (Hybrid)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £45,000 to £60,000 (dependent on experience)
A strategic opportunity has arisen for an experienced residential conveyancer to join a busy and well established Residential Property team in Plymouth. This key appointment will combine managing a high quality caseload with providing experienced support to the Head of Department in supervising and developing members of the wider team.
The role offers hybrid working, with the ability to work from home part of the week subject to training and business needs.
The Role
You will manage a broad and varied residential conveyancing caseload, including:
- Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
- Remortgages
- Transfers of equity
- New build purchases
- Shared ownership matters
- Full management of transactions from instruction through to completion and post completion
You will also:
- Provide expert legal advice on all aspects of residential property law
- Conduct and oversee due diligence, including title review, searches, enquiries and contract documentation
- Draft, review and negotiate contracts and supporting documents
- Liaise effectively with clients, estate agents, lenders, developers, brokers and other solicitors
- Ensure compliance with SRA requirements, AML regulations and lender panel obligations
- Maintain accurate case management records and manage legal risk throughout the process
- Deliver exceptional client service and maintain strong relationships
- Meet departmental productivity, billing and financial targets
About You
You will have:
- Minimum 5 years' PQE (or equivalent experience) as a Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or CILEX Lawyer with Advanced Practice Rights
- Outstanding communication and client care skills
- Strong time management and prioritisation abilities
- Exceptional attention to detail and a meticulous approach to case management
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism
- Confidence building relationships with colleagues, clients and external stakeholders
- Ability to thrive under pressure and manage competing priorities
Professional & Technical Expertise
You will be able to:
- Take ownership of client relationships and deliver tailored solutions
- Lead client matters, ensuring high quality outcomes and effective risk management
- Mentor, coach and supervise junior colleagues
- Champion a culture of learning and collaboration
- Act as a subject matter expert within residential property
- Monitor industry trends and advise clients and the firm on regulatory changes
- Support departmental leadership with operations, planning, recruitment and team development
- Drive profitability through effective fee management and cross referrals
- Expand the client base through networking and relationship building
Mindset & Approach
You:
- Take ownership of your work and contribute positively to the firm's success
- Are adaptable and solutions focused
- Commit to ongoing learning and professional development
- Engage with training, courses and industry events to stay ahead of legal developments
How to Apply
Do contact Olivia Reed for a confidential discussion:
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
