Conveyancing Solicitor

Job Title: Residential Conveyancing Solicitor

Location: Chelmsford, Essex

Department: Residential Property / Conveyancing

Reports To: Head of Residential Property / Partner

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Residential Conveyancing Solicitor to join our busy and growing Property Department in Chelmsford. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of residential property transactions and provide a high-quality, client-focused service to individuals, families, investors, and property developers.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to join a well-established team with a strong local reputation and a consistent flow of high-quality work.

• Manage a full caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to post-completion.
• Handle a wide range of transactions including:
• Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases.
• Remortgages.
• Transfers of equity.
• New build purchases.
• Shared ownership transactions.
• Help to Buy and other government-backed schemes.
• Buy-to-let investments.
• Auction property transactions.
• Review title documentation and identify potential issues and risks.
• Conduct and review property searches and enquiries.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, brokers, developers, and other solicitors.
• Ensure transactions progress efficiently and clients are kept informed throughout the process.
• Manage exchange and completion processes.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory, lender, anti-money laundering, and risk management requirements.
• Contribute to the continued development of the Residential Property Department.
• Support business development initiatives and maintain relationships with introducers and local agents.

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
• Minimum 2 years' PQE in Residential Conveyancing (flexible depending on experience).
• Proven ability to manage a residential conveyancing caseload independently.
• Strong technical knowledge of residential property law and conveyancing procedures.
• Experience dealing with freehold and leasehold transactions.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong client care and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Experience handling new build and shared ownership matters.
• Familiarity with case management systems and digital conveyancing platforms.
• Existing relationships with local estate agents, brokers, or property professionals.
• Experience supervising conveyancing assistants, paralegals, or trainees.
• Membership of the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) or experience working within a CQS-accredited firm.

• Client-focused and service-driven.
• Professional, approachable, and personable.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach.
• Team player with the ability to work independently.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented.
• Committed to delivering excellent outcomes for clients.

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Hybrid and flexible working opportunities.
• Pension scheme.
• Private healthcare (subject to eligibility).
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Modern Chelmsford office with strong administrative support.

• Achievement of fee income and billing targets.
• Number of transactions completed.
• Matter turnaround times and progression rates.
• Client satisfaction and feedback scores.
• Compliance with regulatory and lender requirements.
• Effective file management and risk control.
• Contribution to business development and referral relationships.

The ideal candidate will be a confident and technically proficient Residential Conveyancing Solicitor with a strong commitment to client care and service excellence. They will be capable of managing a busy caseload independently, maintaining strong relationships with clients and referrers, and contributing to the continued success and growth of the firm's Chelmsford property team.