Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive – Residential Property

Company: Chadwick Nott
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Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive – Residential Property – Somerset – 3+ Years PQE

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with some hybrid flexibility)

Salary: £45,000 to £60,000 (depending on experience)

A respected South West law firm is seeking a Residential Property Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 3+ years’ post qualification experience to join its well established Residential Property team in Wells. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment with a strong focus on quality work and long-standing client relationships.

The Role

  • Providing high quality legal advice on all residential property transactions
  • Managing your own caseload from instruction to completion
  • Supervising conveyancing assistants and working closely with New Enquiries and Finance teams
  • Contributing to business development and operational improvements
  • Assisting colleagues with advice and representation where required
  • Identifying opportunities for new referrals and cross-selling across the firm
  • Developing and maintaining strong client and colleague relationships

Candidate Requirements

  • Experience working within a Residential Property team
  • Strong client care skills and the ability to manage expectations effectively
  • Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities
  • Strong financial awareness and confidence managing the financial aspects of client matters
  • Marketing, networking and business development skills appropriate to the role
  • A proactive, solutions-focused approach and commitment to high professional standards

Benefits

  • A supportive and modern working environment
  • Clear career progression pathways
  • Generous holiday entitlement, including Christmas closure and your birthday off
  • Discounted legal services (including free wills and half-price conveyancing)
  • Group pension with employer contribution
  • Life assurance
  • Discretionary annual bonus scheme
  • Optional private medical insurance
  • Healthcare cash back scheme
  • Retail discounts
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Regular social events

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.ukPhone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

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Posted: April 11th, 2026