Residential Property Solicitor

6 days ago

Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Simpson Judge Full time £28,000 - £54,000 per year

Job Title: Solicitor / Fee Earner / Trainee Solicitor

Department: Residential – Buy-to-let

Salary: £28K - £55K DOE and level of qualification.

Hours: Full Time

Location: Cardiff | hybrid | 3 days from home.

Job Reference: CWS514

After securing several new lenders, the firm is looking to recruit 2 to 3 Residential Property Solicitors, CLC qualified professionals, trainee solicitors, or fee earners seeking to qualify, to help meet increased demand.

Simpson Judge placed three candidates with the firm over a year ago and they all
still work there
, each reporting excellent experiences, including a supportive culture, a collaborative team, high-quality work and clear progression opportunities. It is genuinely a great place to build your career. Fee earners also benefit from the support of paralegals and assistants to help manage their caseloads.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage a varied caseload of residential and buy-to-let transactions from instruction to completion.
  • Provide clear, commercially focused advice on all aspects of residential conveyancing.
  • Draft, review and negotiate a range of legal documents, including contracts, transfers, leases and mortgage paperwork.
  • Conduct and interpret property searches, identifying risks and advising clients accordingly.
  • Work closely with agents, lenders, brokers, surveyors and other solicitors to keep transactions moving.
  • Maintain full compliance with SRA and AML requirements and keep well-organised files.
  • Deliver excellent client care with regular updates throughout each transaction.
  • Handle post-completion work, including SDLT submissions, Land Registry applications and any requisitions.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Ideally you will be a qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or CLC or equivalent/qualified by experience in Residential Conveyancing. We are also open to candidates who are looking to complete their Training contract, or are close to qualifying through the SQE route.
  • Demonstrable experience managing buy-to-let transactions.
  • Proven ability to review, draft, and negotiate complex property documents, including leases, contracts, transfer deeds, and mortgage documentation.
  • Excellent client care skills, with the ability to manage expectations and communicate clearly and professionally.
  • Proficiency with case management systems and digital conveyancing tools is desirable.

IN RETURN:

  • 28 days holiday + bank + Christmas closure
  • Free parking
  • Individual bonus scheme
  • All work equipment provided for office and home working
  • Hybrid working and flexibility provided. At least 2 days in the office a week.
  • Health Insurance including eye, dental and hearing.
  • Free Parking
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Team incentives and bonus'
  • Loads more

For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ or apply below.

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