Overview
Solicitor / Licensed Conveyancer – Residential Property – Bridgend
Location: Bridgend
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £35,000 to £55,000 (depending on experience)
A rapidly growing, modern law firm in Wales is seeking a motivated Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer to join its busy Residential Conveyancing team. This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career within a forward thinking practice known for delivering high quality, client focused legal services.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for managing a varied and fast paced caseload of residential property matters, including:
- Sales and purchases (freehold, leasehold, and unregistered)
- Remortgages
- Transfers of equity
- New build transactions
- Shared ownership matters
- Conducting due diligence, including title checks, searches, and reviewing legal documentation
- Drafting contracts, deeds, and associated conveyancing documents
- Liaising with clients, solicitors, lenders, and third parties
- Providing clear legal advice on property law and client obligations
- Working effectively with a Case Management System
- Managing capacity levels and achieving monthly targets
- Supervising and supporting a small team of legal assistants
- Ensuring compliance with SRA/CLC regulatory requirements and Land Registry rules
- Maintaining accurate records and delivering excellent client service
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer with:
- Strong experience in residential conveyancing
- Knowledge of freehold, leasehold, unregistered, new build, shared ownership, and remortgage transactions
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead by example
- Confidence in making independent decisions
- Thorough understanding of SRA/CLC regulatory frameworks and Land Registry processes
- High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- Ability to motivate and support junior team members
- A proactive, client focused approach
Benefits
The firm offers:
- Competitive salary
- Minimum 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Additional personal day, birthday leave, and a discretionary paid day over Christmas
- Annual leave purchase scheme (up to 3 extra days)
- Discounted gym memberships
- Strong focus on professional growth and development
- Milestone recognition and awards
- Opportunities to attend networking, corporate, and charity events
- Refer a Friend reward scheme
How to Apply
If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:
Olivia Reed
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a basic or enhanced DBS check depending on the role. Employment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure, and applicants will be asked to declare any unspent convictions during the recruitment process.
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £35000 – £55000 per annum
Location: Bridgend,
