Residential & Commercial Property Solicitor

Clayton Legal

Associate Solicitor – Residential & Commercial Property

Location: Weybridge, Surrey
Salary: DOE
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid

Associate Solicitor – Residential & Commercial Property

An established and growing law firm is looking to recruit an experienced Associate Solicitor to join its expanding residential and commercial property team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a property solicitor with a strong residential conveyancing background who is looking to take the next step in their career and broaden their commercial property experience.

You will manage your own varied caseload and act as the main point of contact for clients, with responsibility for matters from initial instruction through to completion. The role offers genuine autonomy, client contact and the opportunity to develop a broader property practice within a supportive and progressive team.

The Role

Your caseload will include a mixture of residential and commercial property matters, including:

  • Residential sales and purchases

  • Remortgages

  • Commercial property transactions

  • Commercial leases and lease renewals

  • Licences to assign

  • Licences for alterations

  • Refinancing

  • Landlord and tenant matters

  • Property portfolio management

  • Contract review, searches and enquiries

  • Exchange and completion procedures

You will provide clear, commercially focused advice to clients, manage transactions efficiently and proactively resolve issues throughout the conveyancing process.

The role also requires a strong understanding of AML requirements, SRA regulations and general compliance obligations relevant to property practice.

About You

The successful candidate will be:

  • A solicitor admitted with the SRA in England and Wales

  • Ideally 3–5 years' PQE

  • Experienced in residential conveyancing

  • Technically confident across the property transaction process

  • Interested in developing or expanding their commercial property experience

  • Comfortable managing their own caseload with minimal supervision

  • Confident dealing directly with clients

  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail

  • A proactive problem-solver with a commercial approach

  • Able to manage deadlines and competing priorities effectively

  • Committed to delivering a high standard of client service

Experience with conveyancing and case management systems would be advantageous.

The Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to join a growing property team where you will have real responsibility from day one, while still having access to experienced colleagues for support and development.

There is a clear opportunity for career progression towards Senior Associate and beyond, with scope to develop specialist expertise, strengthen your client relationships and build your own practice.

The firm operates a hybrid working model, combining office-based collaboration with the flexibility of home working.

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If you are a residential conveyancing solicitor looking for a role that offers greater responsibility, commercial exposure and genuine career progression, please apply with your CV for a confidential discussion.

Please APPLY TODAY or alternatively email your CV to Rosie Stinson at (url removed)

 

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