Job Description

Are you a Residential Property Solicitor looking to build a long-term career within a supportive law Firm, working with highly skilled colleagues?

Are you someone who values a client first approach, tailoring services to meet individual needs?

We are looking for an experienced solicitor to work within our residential property team, offering our clients expert legal advice, to deliver great results and peace of mind.

Applications are sought from residential property solicitors who are confident handling a caseload of good quality residential files.

In return you will receive a competitive remuneration package and ongoing training and development.

If you are ambitious, driven, and passionate about your area of law and want to work for a highly experienced law firm that focuses heavily on delivering exceptional client service, then we want to hear from you.

The role

To support the head of department with all legal aspects of buying, selling, or remortgaging a home, ensuring a smooth, legally sound transfer of property ownership by managing contracts, searches, finances (like Stamp Duty), and liaising with solicitors/conveyancers, agents, lenders, Land Registry, or any other parties that may be involved in such transactions.

Responsibilities

Acting for buyers and sellers on freehold and leasehold sales and purchases Reviewing, drafting and amending contracts, deeds, reports and client letters Title review, raising/answering enquiries, submitting searches and handling HMLR formalities Managing exchange, completion and post-completion Advising on remortgages, mortgage redemption, transfers of equity and secured lending Handling residential licences and advising on new-build transactions Contributing to BD/marketing and client relationship growth

The ideal candidate

A UK qualified Solicitor registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority Strong technical knowledge and attention to detail A client-focused, commercial approach The ability to manage files independently while contributing to a collaborative team Clearly communicates complex legal matters in everyday terms Confident in the use of IT systems, particularly Word and Excel Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities The ability to work from our office in Ipswich full time

What's on offer for you?

Salary circa 50,000 depending upon experience High-quality residential property work within a Legal 500 Firm Clear progression and long-term career development Supportive and collaborative working culture Excellent benefits package and strong work-life balance
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 45,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Private medical insurance Sick pay Transport links
Application question(s):

UK qualified solicitor registered with the SRA Able to work in the office full-time
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person