Residential Property Solicitor

CompanySimpson Judge

LocationCardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Posted At12/3/2025

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Description

Job Title: Solicitor / Fee Earner / Trainee Solicitor

Department: Residential – Buy-to-let

Salary: £28K - £55K DOE and level of qualification.

Hours: Full Time

Location: Cardiff | hybrid | 3 days from home.

Job Reference: CWS514

After securing several new lenders, the firm is looking to recruit 2 to 3 Residential Property Solicitors, CLC qualified professionals, trainee solicitors, or fee earners seeking to qualify, to help meet increased demand.

Simpson Judge placed three candidates with the firm over a year ago and they all still work there, each reporting excellent experiences, including a supportive culture, a collaborative team, high-quality work and clear progression opportunities. It is genuinely a great place to build your career. Fee earners also benefit from the support of paralegals and assistants to help manage their caseloads.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage a varied caseload of residential and buy-to-let transactions from instruction to completion.
Provide clear, commercially focused advice on all aspects of residential conveyancing.
Draft, review and negotiate a range of legal documents, including contracts, transfers, leases and mortgage paperwork.
Conduct and interpret property searches, identifying risks and advising clients accordingly.
Work closely with agents, lenders, brokers, surveyors and other solicitors to keep transactions moving.
Maintain full compliance with SRA and AML requirements and keep well-organised files.
Deliver excellent client care with regular updates throughout each transaction.
Handle post-completion work, including SDLT submissions, Land Registry applications and any requisitions.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Ideally you will be a qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or CLC or equivalent/qualified by experience in Residential Conveyancing. We are also open to candidates who are looking to complete their Training contract, or are close to qualifying through the SQE route.
Demonstrable experience managing buy-to-let transactions.
Proven ability to review, draft, and negotiate complex property documents, including leases, contracts, transfer deeds, and mortgage documentation.
Excellent client care skills, with the ability to manage expectations and communicate clearly and professionally.
Proficiency with case management systems and digital conveyancing tools is desirable.

IN RETURN:

28 days holiday + bank + Christmas closure
Free parking
Individual bonus scheme
All work equipment provided for office and home working
Hybrid working and flexibility provided. At least 2 days in the office a week.
Health Insurance including eye, dental and hearing.
Free Parking
Training and development opportunities
Employee assistance programme
Team incentives and bonus’
Loads more!

For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ Simpsonjudge.co.uk or apply below.