Residential Property Lawyer​/Conveyancer

Are you looking to work in a prestigious law firm with a rich history and reputation for excellence? Join Biscoes, an award-winning firm providing exceptional legal services to clients across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. If you're passionate about the law and eager to advance your career in a dynamic and rewarding setting, we want to hear from you.

• Role: Residential Property Lawyer/Conveyancer
• Hours: Full time, 35 per week
• Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience
• Relocation: Relocation assistance available subject to eligibility

This role is based in our Newport, Isle of Wight office.

• Effectively and efficiently manage a wide variety of residential property work from instruction to completion, working independently but within an experienced and supportive team.
• Maintain regular communication with clients and third parties, handling enquiries with empathy and professionalism, particularly when clients are vulnerable or under stress.
• Collaborate with team members across all roles, contributing to a respectful, efficient, and client-centered working environment.
• Open, maintain, and organise client files using the DPS case management system, following all relevant SRA rules, GDPR requirements, AML obligations, and internal compliance and paper-light policies.
• Support the growth of the department and company as a whole by actively contributing to agreed business development goals, enhancing our reputation and fostering client referrals.

• Must hold qualified solicitor status in England and Wales or be a qualified Legal Executive or be a qualified Licensed Conveyancer
• We estimate that this position would suit somebody with at least 2 years PQE. Newly Qualified candidates should be able to demonstrate a good understanding of a variety of matters they have assisted on during their training.

Do not worry if you are not an exact match to these requirements. If you hold an equivalent qualification or have comparable experience to our requirements, please also apply so these can be discussed with you.

Please be aware all roles require the right to work in the United Kingdom, sponsorship of such right will not be provided. The successful candidate will also require a satisfactory DBS check.

We understand that relocating for a new role is a significant decision. That’s why we offer a comprehensive relocation package of up to £8,000 to support eligible candidates with moving expenses. This includes financial assistance for legal and estate agency fees, removals, temporary accommodation, and more.

We offer all applicants who meet the qualifying criteria for one of the specified categories an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the role. The qualifying criteria to be considered under one of our guaranteed interview schemes are:

• Disabled:
  In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, a disabled person is defined as an individual with a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do normal daily activities. This category includes individuals with physical disabilities, mental health conditions, sensory impairments, learning disabilities, and other health conditions.
• Armed Forces Community:
  This category includes individuals who are currently serving in the armed forces or those who have previously served.
• Care Leaver:
  This category includes young people who have left local authority care, up to the age of 25.

If you are eligible for a guaranteed interview through one of these schemes, please make this known to us during the application process.

We will provide reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process where requested and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. If you would like to discuss any specific requirements, please contact our HR department at

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  We offer a range of benefits including enhanced maternity & paternity pay, a health cash plan, employee assistance programme (EAP), a discounts platform and a range of salary sacrifice schemes from bikes to electric vehicles. Colleagues also…