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Job Title: Solicitor / chartered licenced conveyancers / Residential Property Fee Earner
Department: Residential Property
Salary: NQ £50K - £60k increasing with years experience ~ up to £80K
Hours: full time. 9-5
Location: Bath. Hybrid 2 days in the office a week. Flexibility can be provided.

Job Reference: CWS442

OVERVIEW
Join a Top 70 Legal 500 law firm and be part of a newly established residential property team in their Bath office. With well-established property teams across the UK and a strong flow of work from a major regional estate agency, this is an excellent opportunity for NQ+ solicitors. Work on a varied residential property caseload, help shape the new team, and thrive in a collaborative, supportive environment with clear career progression and professional development opportunities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Handle a varied residential property caseload, including sales, leasehold, new builds, off-plan purchases, buy-to-let, remortgages, development transactions, Shared Ownership/Help to Buy, and work for high-net-worth clients
Provide practical legal advice to clients throughout the conveyancing process, ensuring smooth progression from instruction to completion.
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, leases, and other property documents while ensuring compliance with current property law and regulations.
Liaise with lenders, estate agents, surveyors, and other parties to coordinate and resolve issues efficiently.
Maintain accurate records, track case progress, and meet deadlines effectively.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Qualified solicitor (NQ+) with residential property experience, ideally handling a varied caseload of sales, leasehold, new builds, off-plan purchases, buy-to-let, remortgages, and development transactions.
Non qualified experienced fee earners will also be considered.
Exposure to Shared Ownership/Help to Buy schemes and high-net-worth client transactions is desirable.
Strong drafting, reviewing, and negotiating skills for contracts, leases, and property documents.
Proven ability to liaise effectively with clients, lenders, estate agents, and other parties to progress transactions.
Excellent organisation, record-keeping, and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines efficiently.
Keen to join a small but growing team within a national top ranked firm.

IN RETURN:
Low billing target high earning potential. 20% salary bonus
Annual salary increase
Flexible working, hybrid, flexible hours etc.
26 days holiday + bank
Enhanced maternity pay. 3 months full pay
Pension
Life assurance
Loads more

For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ (url removed)