Residential Property Solicitor/Legal Executive - Ashville Knight : Job Details

Our client is seeking both a Junior Residential Property Solicitor/Legal Executive and Senior Residential Property Solicitor/Legal Executive to join their office in Leatherhead. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in providing expert legal services within a friendly and supportive team environment.

Duties will include:

• Managing a mixed caseload of residential and commercial property matters, including freehold/leasehold sales and purchases, Shared Ownership, Re-mortgages, equity release and commercial leases for small businesses.
• The caseload will be approximately 70% residential property and 30% commercial property.
• Handling cases from initial instruction through to completion, ensuring the highest standards of service throughout.
• Drafting and approving legal documentation, including contracts and transfer deeds.
• Maintaining the firm’s case management system accurately and efficiently.
• Managing all post-completion formalities.
• Conducting legal research where necessary to support your caseload.
• Providing clear, concise, and responsive legal advice to clients.

Desired skills:

• Residential Conveyancing fee earning experience essential.
• Proven track record of meeting fee targets and deadlines.
• Strong legal knowledge and understanding of the conveyancing process.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to the wider team.

What they offer:

• Competitive salary: Competitive dependent on experience £30k - £55k.
• Full time Monday to Friday.
• Company pension.
• Standard holiday.
• Free parking.
• Head of Department opportunity for the right candidate.

If you're a Residential Property Solicitor or Legal Executive looking to progress your career, we would love to hear from you.