Job Description

Residential Property Solicitor

Location: Hale, Greater Manchester (office-based)

Salary: £45,000 to £65,000

Experience: 3+ years PQE

 

Our client is looking to recruit a Residential Property Solicitor / Conveyancer (3+ PQE) to join a growing residential property team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys running a varied caseload, delivering excellent client service, and supporting junior colleagues as part of a people-focused culture where development and progression are taken seriously.

 

You will join a busy team exposed to high-quality work, with the chance to play an active role in the continued growth of the department. The working environment is office-based to support collaboration, learning, and day-to-day support.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion

• Handling matters from pre-exchange through to completion, including post-completion where required

• Advising on a broad range of residential property work, including:

• Sales and purchases

• Freehold and leasehold transactions

• Plot sales and work connected to developer transactions

• Providing clear, practical advice to a broad client base, including local and national clients and high net worth individuals

• Maintaining strong file management, accurate records, and proactive communication throughout each transaction

• Delivering a consistently high standard of client care and service

• Supporting and sharing knowledge with more junior team members

• Contributing to business development through networking and client relationship building

 

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• 3+ years PQE as a qualified solicitor or conveyancer, with strong residential property experience

• Experience running your own residential conveyancing caseload

• Strong technical and procedural knowledge, with confidence handling matters end-to-end

• Excellent organisation and the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines

• Strong communication skills and a professional, client-focused approach

• A collaborative mindset and willingness to support others

• Effective networking skills

• Interest in contributing to growth and supporting business development initiatives

 

What’s On Offer

• Employee bonus scheme of up to an additional 10% of salary annually (T&Cs apply)

• Healthcare package including: 24/7 GP access, £100 towards dental treatment per year, £100 towards glasses per year, £250 towards physio per year, annual eye tests, annual hearing tests

• Death in service (4x salary)

• Company pension

• Pet insurance (cats and dogs, subject to conditions)

• Counselling service

• Monthly in-office massages (15 minutes per person)

• PureGym membership

• Annual flu jab

• Birthday off work

 

Working Arrangements

• Office-based working - Hale, Greater Manchester

• Full-time, permanent

 

Next Steps

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. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.