Residential Property Solicitor

Tees Valley Source: WhatJobs

£40,000–£55,000

Residential Property Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive

Location: York

Salary: £40,000 to £55,000

Experience: 2+ years PQE (Residential Conveyancing)

A well-established Yorkshire law firm is looking to recruit a Residential Property Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its York team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys running matters from instruction through to completion, delivering a high standard of client care, and building strong relationships with agents and referrers.

You will handle a varied caseload of residential property transactions and will play a key role in supporting the teams continued growth. The role suits someone proactive, organised, and confident managing files independently, while also contributing to a supportive, collaborative team environment.

What Youll Be Doing

Managing a varied caseload of sales, purchases and remortgages from instruction to completion

Drafting and reviewing contracts, title documentation and leasehold papers

Raising and responding to enquiries, reviewing searches, and providing clear, practical advice

Liaising with clients, estate agents and lenders to keep transactions moving smoothly

Building and maintaining strong relationships with referrers and repeat clients

Supporting the wider team and, where appropriate, supervising junior colleagues

Delivering efficient, high-quality service with strong attention to detail

What Were Looking For

2+ years PQE (or equivalent experience) in residential conveyancing

Qualified Solicitor (SQE route) or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx)

Strong understanding of professional integrity and client care

Confident working independently, with the ability to prioritise and manage deadlines

Strong communication skills and a practical, solutions-focused approach

Comfortable using case management systems and Microsoft Office

Whats On Offer

£40,000 to £55,000 salary (depending on experience)

Bonus scheme (subject to eligibility criteria)

Enhanced annual leave, plus birthday leave (subject to eligibility criteria)

Health and wellbeing benefits

Cycle to Work scheme (subject to eligibility criteria)

Legal services benefit (subject to eligibility criteria)

Long service awards

Structured, funded training and ongoing professional development

Team events and wellbeing initiatives

About the Firm

Our client is a long-established Yorkshire law firm with a strong reputation for integrity, approachability, and high-quality client service. The firm offers a supportive environment where people are encouraged to take ownership of their work and develop their careers.