Residential Property Solicitor / Conveyancer

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 & How to Apply

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Annual bonus linked to fee income targets
• 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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