Residential Property Solicitor​/Legal Exec

Residential Property Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive Location

York

£40,000 to £55,000

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.

• 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

• 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

• £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

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.

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