Residential Property Solicitor – Colchester

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a skilled and experienced Residential Property Lawyer to join our dynamic team.

The Firm: Thompson Smith and Puxon (TSP) is a LEXCEL accredited, Legal 500 recommended practice with 17 Legal 500 recommended lawyers. The firm has a long history in North Essex and has ambitious plans to grow further over the next five years.

The firm has a strong commitment to personal and professional development for our staff as well as putting the client experience at the heart of everything we do.

With strong ties to the local community, and recognising our corporate and social responsibility, all members of the firm are encouraged to develop links with local charities and participate in fundraising and community based activities.

Person Specification

As a Residential Property Lawyer or Chartered Legal Executive with at least 5 years PQE, you will manage a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters from start to finish. You will work with a diverse client base, including first-time buyers, investors, and developers, ensuring a smooth and efficient process for all transactions. You will have experience in the following;

• Handling a full range of residential property transactions, including sales, purchases, re-mortgages, and transfers of equity.
• Advising clients on freehold and leasehold properties, including lease extensions.
• Conducting title checks, preparing contracts, and managing the exchange and completion process.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other legal professionals.
• Providing clear, professional, and timely legal advice to clients.
• Ensuring compliance with legal requirements and maintaining high standards of client care.

The Package

We offer a competitive salary, depending on level of experience and ability.

Other benefits include:

• We offer a full time annual holiday entitlement of 25 days, plus Bank Holidays, with an additional 3 days for the Christmas to New Year closure. The annual holiday entitlement is pro-rated for part time staff.
• Death in service from day 1 of employment.
• Group income protection from day 1 of employment.
• A medical benefits scheme and Employee Assistance Programme upon successful completion of probation period.
• Firm sick pay policy paying up to 10 working days on a rolling year basis (pro-rated for part time staff), following the successful completion of probation period.
• Opportunity for additional holiday for long service, 1 day after 5 years and another 1 day at 10 years.
• A friendly and social environment enhanced with regular social events provided by the firm.
• We offer a staff pension scheme with Scottish Widows that you will be auto-enrolled after you have completed 3 months service.
• Priority parking space in line with our parking policy.

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