Residential Property Solicitor
Location: Stone or Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-time

A well-established and growing law firm in Buckinghamshire is seeking an experienced Residential Property Solicitor to join its busy conveyancing department. Known for its modern and friendly working culture, the firm offers a supportive environment and genuine opportunities for career progression.

The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a varied residential conveyancing caseload from initial instruction through to post-completion. This includes:

• Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Remortgages
• New build transactions
• Shared ownership purchases
• Transfers of equity
• First registrations
• Assents
• Repayment of Help to Buy loans

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end management of conveyancing files
• Preparing and sending client care documents and completing onboarding
• Drafting and reviewing contracts and legal documents
• Conducting title checks, raising and responding to enquiries, and ordering searches
• Reporting to clients on title, search results, and mortgage documentation
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, landlords, and management companies
• Handling exchange of contracts, completion, and post-completion processes including registration
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date files in line with firm policies and procedures
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and risk management requirements
• Supporting business development and maintaining client relationships
• Reporting to the Head of Department and meeting individual financial targets

Candidate Profile
Applicants should have:

• 2-5 years' PQE in residential conveyancing (Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer)
• Proven ability to handle a full caseload with minimal supervision
• Excellent organisational, communication, and file management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Experience using case management systems
• A client-focused, proactive, and team-oriented approach
• A desire to grow professionally-opportunities for future management roles may be available for the right candidate

Additional Information
Candidates should live in or be able to commute easily to either or Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire.