Residential Property Lawyer (6+ PQE) – Yeovil
Hybrid Working

A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced Residential Property Lawyer to join a respected regional law firm with multiple offices and a strong presence across the South West.

The firm has built an excellent reputation for delivering outstanding client service while maintaining a supportive and collaborative culture. With a modern approach to legal practice and significant investment in its people, it offers an environment where experienced lawyers can thrive and develop their careers.

Joining a well-established Residential Property team, you'll benefit from dedicated administrative support and the opportunity to work on a broad range of conveyancing matters. The position offers a high degree of autonomy, alongside the backing of an experienced and knowledgeable wider team.

Duties will include:

• Running a varied residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to post-completion
• Handling:
• Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Remortgages
• Transfers of equity
• General residential property transactions
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, estate agents and other referrers
• Playing an active role in business development and networking initiatives
• Supporting the continued success and growth of the property department
• Collaborating with colleagues across the firm's wider office network

Candidate Requirements

Applications are welcomed from Solicitors, Licensed Conveyancers and Chartered Legal Executives with at least 6 years' PQE (or equivalent experience) within residential conveyancing.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a strong track record of independently managing a full conveyancing caseload
• Possess excellent technical knowledge of residential property transactions
• Be client-focused with exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
• Demonstrate commercial awareness and a proactive approach to business development
• Enjoy building professional networks and generating new opportunities
• Be organised, self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team
• Ideally have previous supervisory or mentoring experience

This opportunity would suit a well-established property lawyer looking to strengthen their profile in the Yeovil market while enjoying the support, infrastructure and career prospects of a successful regional practice.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to become part of a progressive and highly regarded law firm that values its people and offers a positive and flexible working environment.

Benefits include:

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Life assurance, pension and income protection
• Up to 30 days' annual leave with length of service
• Additional birthday holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Staff referral incentive scheme
• Discounted legal services, including free conveyancing

For more information about this role, please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

T: 0117 917 1929
M: 07435 943574
E: hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk