Property Solicitor

  • East Anglia
  • Permanent
  • £45,000 - £65,000 per annum
Residential & Commercial Property Solicitor / Legal Executive / Licensed Conveyancer
- South East Essex / Kent locations.
- Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
- Full-time | Office-based with hybrid options after probation

Manage Your Own Caseload in a Supportive Environment

A well-established, client-focused law firm is seeking an experienced Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer to join their property team. You will be handling a varied caseload of residential or commercial property matters from start to finish, with the reassurance that other experienced solicitors are available for guidance whenever needed.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated legal professional who enjoys managing matters independently while delivering exceptional client care in a collaborative and approachable setting. This firm is a large, multi-site firm with progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage a full caseload of residential and/or commercial property matters, including sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, new build transactions, and shared ownership matters
  • Draft, review, and advise on contracts, title documents, searches, and reports
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and lender requirements
  • Liaise effectively with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, brokers, local authorities, and other solicitors
  • Handle SDLT submissions, AP1 applications, and Land Registry requirements
  • Maintain meticulous file management in line with SRA regulations
  • Identify and mitigate transactional risks, escalating where appropriate
About You
  • Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer
  • Experienced enough to manage your own caseload independently
  • Strong technical knowledge of residential and/or commercial property law
  • Excellent drafting, communication, and client care skills
  • Highly organised, with strong attention to detail
What We Offer
  • Competitive Salary package (dependant on experience)
  • Hybrid working options after probation
  • Fantastic annual bonus structure
  • 20 days holiday, plus an extra 2 days over Christmas when the office closes
  • Supportive, collaborative environment with other experienced solicitors available for guidance
  • Opportunity to work on a varied and challenging caseload across residential and commercial property
If you are a proactive legal professional looking to take ownership of your cases in a traditional yet flexible environment, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV to me at R.Stinson@clayton-legal.co.uk or call me on 02046218100 for a confidential discussion.
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