Property Solicitor

Job Title:

Solicitor / Fee Earner

Department:
Residential – Buy‑to‑Let

Salary: £35K – £55K

Hours:

Full Time

Location:

Cardiff | Hybrid | 2 days a week in the office

Job Reference: CWS
514

• Manage a full caseload of residential and buy‑to‑Let property transactions, including sales, purchases, re‑mortgages, and transfers of equity, from initial instruction through to completion.
• Provide expert legal advice to clients on all aspects of residential conveyancing and buy‑to‑Let matters, ensuring clear guidance and commercially focused solutions.
• Draft, review and negotiate complex legal documentation, including purchase contracts, transfer deeds, lease agreements, mortgage documents and ancillary property documentation.
• Oversee and interpret property searches, including title investigations, local authority searches and environmental reports, identifying risks and advising clients appropriately.
• Liaise and negotiate with estate agents, mortgage lenders, brokers, surveyors and opposing solicitors to drive transactions forward and resolve issues proactively.
• Ensure full regulatory compliance, adhering to SRA standards, anti‑money‑laundering requirements and all relevant legislation, while maintaining meticulous and well‑organised case files.
• Provide regular updates and high‑quality client care, ensuring clients are fully informed at every stage of the transaction.
• Manage all post‑completion formalities, including submission of Stamp Duty Land Tax returns, registration at HM Land Registry, and dealing with any requisitions or lender requirements.

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or equivalent / qualified by experience in Residential Conveyancing.
• 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.

• 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.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Team incentives and bonus.
• Loads more!

For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith (contact removed).