Residential Conveyancer

Residential Conveyancer | 5+ PQE | Dorset | Full Time | Hybrid Options Available | Up to £70,000 DOE

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A well recognised law firm in the Dorset and Somerset area, providing legal services locally, nationally and beyond, is seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancer / Land and Property Lawyer to join its established Land & Property team. The firm offers an inclusive and supportive working environment, with a strong emphasis on professional development, personal growth and long term career progression.

The Role

The firm is looking to recruit an additional full time qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (5+ years’ PQE) to join its Somerset based Land and Property team.

You will act as one of the key lawyers within a dedicated property department, managing a varied and high quality residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to post completion. The role requires a high level of autonomy and the ability to work confidently toward time recording and billing targets with minimal supervision.

While the role has a residential property focus, a broader understanding of land law matters would be highly advantageous. Experience supervising trainee lawyers and support staff is also desirable.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a 5+ years’ PQE Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

• Have strong overall knowledge of Residential Property and Land Law

• Be confident managing a full caseload end to end

• Enjoy working as part of a collaborative team while also working independently

• Demonstrate professional integrity, reliability and excellent client care skills

Knowledge of the local market and/or a personal connection to the area would be advantageous.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

• 5+ years’ PQE in Residential Conveyancing / Property Law

• Strong technical knowledge of residential property transactions

• Ability to work to deadlines, billing targets and time recording requirements

• Experience using (or ability to adapt to) case management and digital dictation systems

• Ability to work effectively within a team and provide guidance to other team members

• Strong organisational and time management skills

Desirable

• Business development experience, including networking and/or social media

• Broader knowledge of land related matters

• Experience supervising trainees or support staff

• Local market knowledge or a strong connection to the area

• Ability to actively network and promote the Property practice

Career Progression & Benefits

The firm offers excellent opportunities for progression, and applications are welcomed from candidates seeking roles at Associate through to Salaried Partner level, depending on experience and ambition.

Benefits include:

• Contributory pension scheme

• Discretionary bonus scheme

• Life assurance

• Health cash plan

• Hybrid / remote working opportunities following probation

• Social and firmwide events

When sourcing new colleagues, the firm places strong importance on cultural fit and seeks individuals who align with its core values, centred around professionalism, collaboration, integrity and client care.

How to Apply:

Contact Alicia Forde on or email quoting Job Ref: 215303574

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