About the Role
HRGO Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Commercial / Residential Conveyancing Solicitor to join a well-established and busy legal practice in East Sussex.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated legal professional who is confident managing a varied caseload and contributing to the continued growth of a respected regional firm.
The successful candidate will work across both commercial and residential property matters, primarily supporting residential conveyancing work in Eastbourne while also contributing to commercial property matters within the wider team.
You will be joining a small, collaborative team environment where you will have the opportunity to take ownership of your caseload, build strong client relationships, and contribute to business development initiatives.
General Duties:
Manage a diverse caseload of residential and commercial property matters
Handle property sales and purchases from instruction through to completion
Deal with mortgages, re-mortgages and buy-to-let transactions
Manage both freehold and leasehold transactions
Advise clients on a range of residential and commercial property matters
Draft and review legal documentation related to property transactions
Support development projects, lease agreements and business property sales
Maintain strong client and referrer relationships
Provide excellent client care throughout the transaction process
Participate in departmental initiatives and support wider firm marketing activities
Work collaboratively with partners and conveyancing colleagues within a small team structure
Requirements:
Qualified Solicitor with approximately 4-5+ years PQE (or equivalent experience)
Strong experience across commercial and/or residential conveyancing matters
Thorough technical understanding of the full property transaction life cycle
Ability to manage a varied caseload independently
Strong client relationship and communication skills
Experience using legal case management systems and Microsoft Office
Leadership or team support experience is advantageous but not essential
An interest in business development and developing client relationships
Tech Stack
Commercial ConveyancingResidential ConveyancingLegal Case Management SystemsMicrosoft Office