Residential Property Lawyer (6+ PQE) - Yeovil

Residential Property Lawyer (6+ PQE) - Yeovil
Hybrid Working

A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced Residential Property Lawyer to join a respected regional law firm with multiple offices and a strong presence across the South West.

The firm has built an excellent reputation for delivering outstanding client service while maintaining a supportive and collaborative culture. With a modern approach to legal practice and significant investment in its people, it offers an environment where experienced lawyers can thrive and develop their careers.

Joining a well-established Residential Property team, you'll benefit from dedicated administrative support and the opportunity to work on a broad range of conveyancing matters. The position offers a high degree of autonomy, alongside the backing of an experienced and knowledgeable wider team.

Duties will include:

• Running a varied residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to post-completion
• Handling:
• Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Remortgages
• Transfers of equity
• General residential property transactions
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, estate agents and other referrers
• Playing an active role in business development and networking initiatives
• Supporting the continued success and growth of the property department
• Collaborating with colleagues across the firm's wider office network

Candidate Requirements

Applications are welcomed from Solicitors, Licensed Conveyancers and Chartered Legal Executives with at least 6 years' PQE (or equivalent experience) within residential conveyancing.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a strong track record of independently managing a full conveyancing caseload
• Possess excellent technical knowledge of residential property transactions
• Be client-focused with exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
• Demonstrate commercial awareness and a proactive approach to business development
• Enjoy building professional networks and generating new opportunities
• Be organised, self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team
• Ideally have previous supervisory or mentoring experience

This opportunity would suit a well-established property lawyer looking to strengthen their profile in the Yeovil market while enjoying the support, infrastructure and career prospects of a successful regional practice.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to become part of a progressive and highly regarded law firm that values its people and offers a positive and flexible working environment.

Benefits include:

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Life assurance, pension and income protection
• Up to 30 days' annual leave with length of service
• Additional birthday holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Staff referral incentive scheme
• Discounted legal services, including free conveyancing

For more information about this role, please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

T: 0117 917 1929
M: 07435 943574
E: hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk

*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.*