Job Description

Residential Property Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive

Location: York

Salary: £40,000 to £55,000

Experience: 2+ years PQE (Residential Conveyancing)

 

A well-established Yorkshire law firm is looking to recruit a Residential Property Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its York team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys running matters from instruction through to completion, delivering a high standard of client care, and building strong relationships with agents and referrers.

You will handle a varied caseload of residential property transactions and will play a key role in supporting the team’s continued growth. The role suits someone proactive, organised, and confident managing files independently, while also contributing to a supportive, collaborative team environment.

 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing a varied caseload of sales, purchases and remortgages from instruction to completion

• Drafting and reviewing contracts, title documentation and leasehold papers

• Raising and responding to enquiries, reviewing searches, and providing clear, practical advice

• Liaising with clients, estate agents and lenders to keep transactions moving smoothly

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with referrers and repeat clients

• Supporting the wider team and, where appropriate, supervising junior colleagues

• Delivering efficient, high-quality service with strong attention to detail

 

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years PQE (or equivalent experience) in residential conveyancing

• Qualified Solicitor (SQE route) or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx)

• Strong understanding of professional integrity and client care

• Confident working independently, with the ability to prioritise and manage deadlines

• Strong communication skills and a practical, solutions-focused approach

• Comfortable using case management systems and Microsoft Office

 

What’s On Offer

• £40,000 to £55,000 salary (depending on experience)

• Bonus scheme (subject to eligibility criteria)

• Enhanced annual leave, plus birthday leave (subject to eligibility criteria)

• Health and wellbeing benefits

• Cycle to Work scheme (subject to eligibility criteria)

• Legal services benefit (subject to eligibility criteria)

• Long service awards

• Structured, funded training and ongoing professional development

• Team events and wellbeing initiatives

 

About the Firm

Our client is a long-established Yorkshire law firm with a strong reputation for integrity, approachability, and high-quality client service. The firm offers a supportive environment where people are encouraged to take ownership of their work and develop their careers.

 

Working Arrangements

This is a full-time, permanent role based in York.

 

How to Apply

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.