Licensed Conveyancer
Reed · Haywards Heath, England ·
Job Description Job Title: Residential Property Lawyer / Conveyancer / Fee earner Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex Salary: £50,000 – £80,000 (DOE) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
Reed Specialist Legal Recruitment’s client is a well-established and highly regarded law firm based in Haywards Heath, seeking a talented Property Lawyer to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a legal professional with a passion for residential property law to work in a collaborative and socially active environment.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a varied caseload of residential property matters, including sales, purchases, leases, and remortgages. Build and maintain strong relationships with local estate agents and clients. Provide high-quality legal advice and maintain excellent client care standards.
Collaborate with a close-knit team of experienced property professionals. Support the firm’s expansion into commercial property work. Candidate Profile: 2–10 years PQE in residential property law preferred. Open to Solicitors, Legal Executives (CILEx), and Licensed Conveyancers (CLC).
Strong local knowledge and/or willingness to build local contacts. Comfortable working on-site with hybrid flexibility (minimum 3 days in office). Experience with Leap CMS is beneficial. Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Team & Culture: Join a property team of 3 fee earners and 3 assistants, with plans for 1:1 support once settled. Office of 22 staff, including Private Client, Litigation, and Corporate/Commercial teams. Young and enthusiastic team with a strong reputation in the local legal community. Social and inclusive culture – regular events, monthly quiz nights, and more.
Benefits
24 days holiday + bank holidays, including 3 days at Christmas. Additional holiday every 3 years. Discretionary bonuses – Christmas (£2k Approx.) and End-of-Year (average 3–5%). Standard Nest pension scheme. Great work-life balance – standard hours 9:00–5:30.
Hybrid working (1 Day WFH). Apply Now: If you're a driven property lawyer looking to join a supportive and forward-thinking firm, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, or submit your CV to Mark Watts at Reed Specialist Legal Recruitment