Residential Conveyancing Solicitor – Chelmsford

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Residential Conveyancing Solicitor to join our busy Property Department in Chelmsford. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload of residential transactions and deliver a high‑quality, client‑focused service to individuals, families, investors and developers.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to post‑completion.
• Handle freehold and leasehold sales, remortgages, transfers of equity, new‑build purchases, shared‑ownership, Help‑to‑Buy, buy‑to‑let and auction transactions.
• Review title documentation, conduct property searches and identify potential risks.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts and supporting documents.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, brokers, developers and other solicitors.
• Oversee exchange and completion processes and ensure regulatory, anti‑money‑laundering and risk‑management compliance.
• Contribute to department development and support business‑development initiatives.

Required profile

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales.
• Minimum 2 years PQE in residential conveyancing (flexible depending on experience).
• Proven ability to manage a residential conveyancing caseload independently.
• Strong technical knowledge of residential property law and conveyancing procedures.
• Excellent organisational, time‑management and client‑care skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with high attention to detail.

Required skills

• Experience with case management systems.
• Familiarity with digital conveyancing platforms.

What we offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Full‑time permanent contract.
• Opportunity to work within a well‑established residential property team with a strong local reputation.