Residential conveyancer

We are seeking a Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, or part‑qualified legal professional to join our Residential Property Department. This is an excellent opportunity to manage your own varied caseload within a supportive, highly capable team with an excellent reputation and a strong flow of high‑quality work.

You will be joining a well‑established department where lawyers are able to shape their caseloads around their strengths and interests. The firm is committed to supporting professional development and will provide financial assistance, study leave or exam leave where appropriate for those working toward qualification.

The successful candidate will act for individuals across a broad range of residential property matters, delivering high‑quality client care and contributing to the continued success of the department.

Our office is centrally located in the heart of Truro and is open plan and air-conditioned.

The role can be full time or part time, and is office based, although flexible working arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.

Residential Property Work

Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases

Remortgages and equity release

Transfers of equity and gifts

Auction conveyancing

Drafting loan agreements and legal charges

Drafting and renewing residential leases

Lease extensions, variations, and related deeds

First registration of title

Transfers of part, including building plots

Exposure to Commercial Property Work

Although the primary focus of the role is residential conveyancing, the department also undertakes a range of commercial property matters. You may have the opportunity to gain exposure to these areas depending on experience and interest, including:

Grant and assignment of commercial leases

Lease renewals and terminations

Security of tenure matters

Licences to occupy

Land for redevelopment, including conditional contracts and overage

Commercial mortgages and funding

Agricultural land transactions

Auction properties

Business sales and purchases

Compliance, Client Care & Cross‑Departmental Work

Managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision

Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal procedures, including AML and source of funds checks

Working collaboratively with other departments, including Matrimonial and Estates/Probate

Providing high‑quality client care and maintaining strong professional relationships

Supporting the smooth running and continued growth of the department through effective file management, service delivery, and commercial awareness

Participating in firm‑wide and departmental training initiatives

Person Specification

Qualification as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive, or active progress toward a recognised professional qualification (CILEX/SQE)

Experience managing your own residential conveyancing caseload

Strong technical knowledge appropriate to your level of qualification

Excellent client care skills and the ability to build strong relationships

Clear and professional written and verbal communication

A positive and collaborative attitude, with the ability to remain calm, constructive, and solutions‑focused in a fast‑paced environment

Effective organisational and file management skills

A sound understanding of AML compliance and risk management in conveyancing

A collaborative mindset and willingness to work closely with colleagues

Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to work

An interest in developing exposure to commercial property work (advantageous but not essential)

Benefits

We offer a supportive working environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

20 days annual leave (increasing by one day per year up to 5 years)

Generous Christmas/New Year office closure

Free city centre parking (when available)

Company pension scheme

Free or subsidised legal services

Support for career progression and agreed study leave

In house training and development opportunities

Practising Certificate costs covered

Flexible/home working arrangements as agreed

Departmental fee targets

Salary

Competitive, in the region of £35,000–£48,000 depending on experience, plus bonus scheme and a comprehensive benefits package.

How to Apply

If you are a qualified or part qualified property lawyer looking to develop your career within a supportive and well-established team, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and covering letter to Sign in to view email.