Residential Property Solicitor

Residential Property Solicitor

2026-09-23T00:00:00

Chester

Cheshire

GB

CH1 1

Any

2026-12-22T07:01:04.33

Due to continued growth and increasing demand for our Residential Property services, Slater Heelis is seeking an experienced Residential Property Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer to join our expanding team in Chester. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected, award-winning law firm that combines the quality and ambition of a larger practice with the supportive and collaborative culture of a people-focused business. As part of Lawfront, a fast-growing national legal group, Slater Heelis is investing in growth, talent and technology while maintaining the local relationships and client service that have made the firm successful.

Our expansion into Chester represents a significant opportunity for lawyers who want the chance to play a key role in the growth of our presence in the region, working alongside an established and successful Property team while benefiting from the backing, scale and opportunities that come with being part of the wider Lawfront group.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Residential Property Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer to manage a varied caseload of residential property matters from instruction through to completion, including:

• Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases


• Remortgages


• Transfers of equity


• New build transactions


• Shared ownership matters


• Right to Buy transactions


• Liaising with clients, agents, lenders and other solicitors


• Providing practical, commercial advice and exceptional client service throughout the transaction

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer - 5 years + PQE


• Has experience managing a residential conveyancing caseload independently


• Demonstrates strong technical knowledge of residential property transactions


• Builds trusted relationships with clients and professional contacts


• Has excellent organisation and attention to detail


• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team


• Is committed to delivering an outstanding client experience


• Is excited by the opportunity to contribute to the growth of our Chester presence

Why Join Slater Heelis?

This is more than just another conveyancing role. You’ll be joining a firm with ambitious growth plans, backed by the strength and investment of Lawfront, while retaining the friendly, supportive culture and reputation that Slater Heelis is known for.

We offer:

• The opportunity to be part of the growth and development of our Chester office


• The backing, investment and career opportunities that come from being part of the Lawfront group


• Access to a wider network of legal talent, expertise and best practice


• High-quality work and a strong referral network


• A collaborative and supportive culture where people genuinely enjoy working together


• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements


• Competitive salary, bonus scheme and comprehensive benefits package


• Clear opportunities for career development and progression

In addition to base salary, we operate a discretionary bonus scheme across the firm that is designed to reward fee earning and broader contributions that help drive the Slater Heelis firm forward. Fee Earners: Eligible for up to 9.5% of salary, plus 5% of fees over target.

Flexible Time Off: Up to 28 days' annual leave, plus your birthday off, 8 bank holidays, and additional leave on your 3, 5 and 10-year anniversaries.

Agile Working

Growth

We are a leading regional law firm backed by the Lawfront Group, with ambitious plans for continued growth — investing in our people, embracing AI and innovative technologies, and enhancing our ways of working to help teams operate more efficiently, collaborate effectively, and deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients.

Additional Benefits

• Life Assurance and Income Protection Insurance


• Private Medical Insurance


• 24/7 virtual GP access


• Second medical opinions


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Mental health support, including CBT and counselling


• Nutritional support sessions


• Physiotherapy consultations


• Lifestyle coaching and wellbeing assessments


• A Community Culture - with regular social and networking events


• Critical Illness Cover


• Cycle to Work Scheme and Technology Discount Scheme


• Health Cash Plan, helping to cover everyday healthcare costs such as dental treatment, eye care and physiotherapy


• Access to discounted gym memberships


• A real commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging - all are welcome at Slater Heelis. We ensure everyone feels welcomed, respected and able to succeed.


• Enhanced Family Leave benefits


• Access to a flexible benefits platform, including options such as buying and selling annual leave, season ticket loans, travel insurance and other optional benefits through salary sacrifice

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Due to continued growth and increasing demand for our Residential Property services, Slater Heelis is seeking an experienced Residential Property Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer to join our expanding team in Chester.This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected, award-winning law firm that combines the quality and ambition of a larger practice with the supportive and collaborative culture of a people-focused business. As part of Lawfront, a fast-growing national legal group, Slater Heelis is investing in growth, talent and technology while maintaining the local relationships and client service that have made the firm successful.Our expansion into Chester represents a significant opportunity for lawyers who want the chance to play a key role in the growth of our presence in the region, working alongside an established and successful Property team while benefiting from the backing, scale and opportunities that come with being part of the wider Lawfront group.The RoleWe

are looking for an experienced Residential Property Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer to manage a varied caseload of residential property matters from instruction through to completion, including:Freehold and leasehold sales and purchasesRemortgagesTransfers of equityNew build transactionsShared ownership mattersRight to Buy transactionsLiaising with clients, agents, lenders and other solicitorsProviding practical, commercial advice and exceptional client service throughout the transactionAbout YouWe're looking for someone who:Is a qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer - 5 years + PQEHas experience managing a residential conveyancing caseload independentlyDemonstrates strong technical knowledge of residential property transactionsBuilds trusted relationships with clients and professional contactsHas excellent organisation and attention to detailEnjoys working collaboratively as part of a teamIs committed to delivering an outstanding client
experienceIs excited by the opportunity to contribute to the growth of our Chester presenceWhy Join Slater Heelis?This is more than just another conveyancing role.You'll be joining a firm with ambitious growth plans, backed by the strength and investment of Lawfront, while retaining the friendly, supportive culture and reputation that Slater Heelis is known for.We offer:The opportunity to be part of the growth and development of our Chester officeThe backing, investment and career opportunities that come from being part of the Lawfront groupAccess to a wider network of legal talent, expertise and best practiceHigh-quality work and a strong referral networkA collaborative and supportive culture where people genuinely enjoy working togetherFlexible and hybrid working arrangementsCompetitive salary, bonus scheme and comprehensive benefits packageClear opportunities for career development and progressionIn addition to base salary, we operate a discretionary bonus scheme across the
firm that is designed to reward fee earning and broader contributions that help drive the Slater Heelis firm forward.Fee Earners: Eligible for up to 9.5% of salary, plus 5% of fees over target.Flexible Time Off: Up to 28 days' annual leave, plus your birthday off, 8 bank holidays, and additional leave on your 3, 5 and 10-year anniversaries.Agile Working:Growth: We are a leading regional law firm backed by the Lawfront Group, with ambitious plans for continued growth - investing in our people, embracing AI and innovative technologies, and enhancing our ways of working to help teams operate more efficiently, collaborate effectively, and deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients.Life Assurance and Income Protection InsurancePrivate Medical Insurance24/7 virtual GP accessSecond medical opinionsEmployee Assistance ProgrammeMental health support, including CBT and counsellingNutritional support sessionsPhysiotherapy consultationsLifestyle coaching and wellbeing
assessmentsA Community Culture - with regular social and networking events.Critical Illness CoverCycle to Work Scheme and Technology Discount SchemeHealth Cash Plan, helping to cover everyday healthcare costs such as dental treatment, eye care and physiotherapy.Access to discounted gym membershipsA real commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging - all amazing people are welcome at Slater Heelis. We ensure everyone feels welcomed, respected and able to succeed.Enhanced Family Leave benefitsAccess to a flexible benefits platform, including options such as buying and selling annual leave, season ticket loans, travel insurance and other optional benefits through salary sacrifice. #J-18808-Ljbffr