Residential Property Solicitor – Birmingham – 5+ Years' Experience – Competitive Salary + Bonus + Hybrid
An established, full-service law firm is looking to recruit a Residential Property Solicitor for its Birmingham office. This CQS-accredited conveyancing team forms part of a firm with a network of offices across the UK.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Residential Property Solicitor in Birmingham to take on a full caseload with autonomy, supported by conveyancing assistants and a well-established local client base.
Offering hybrid working after probation, an annual bonus linked to fee income and a generous holiday package including a bonus holiday scheme, this role is ideal for a Residential Property Solicitor seeking quality work, a strong benefits package and genuine work-life balance.
The Role
- Managing a caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion
- Handling freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
- Dealing with remortgages and equity release transactions
- Investigating and verifying freehold and leasehold titles
- Handling transfers of equity and matrimonial property matters
- Supervising and mentoring conveyancing assistants
- Developing relationships with clients and contacts in the local area
- Cross-referring clients to other departments across the firm
- Working in line with CQS protocols and the firm's compliance requirements
The Candidate
- Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Legal Executive with at least 5 years' full-time fee earning experience
- Hands-on experience managing a residential conveyancing caseload
- Strong technical knowledge across sales, purchases, remortgages, equity release and transfers of equity
- Good knowledge of the local area and its property market
- Experience supervising or mentoring support staff
- Excellent communication and client care skills
- Well organised with strong attention to detail
- Committed to CQS protocols and high professional standards
- Team player with a positive, proactive attitude
Benefits
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- Annual bonus linked to fee income targets
- 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Bonus holiday scheme – up to 12 additional days for meeting monthly targets
- Holiday purchase scheme – buy up to 3 extra days each year
- Hybrid working available after probation
- Pension scheme (3% employer / 5% employee contribution)
- Medicash and Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Online training and development
- Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.15pm – no unnecessary pressure or long hours culture
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