At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage diverse residential property cases from start to finish, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Company: Join Coodes LLP, a top-rated law firm known for innovation and excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, annual bonuses, medical plans, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Be part of an award-winning team with exceptional career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a forward-thinking firm that values teamwork and personal growth.
- Qualifications: 5+ years of conveyancing experience; Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Location: Cornwall
Salary: Salary subject to skills
Coodes LLP has been named one of the UK’s leading law firms in the 2026 Chambers and Partners Guide, the Chambers High Net Worth Guide, and Legal 500, with top rankings across multiple departments. We’re proud of our Investors in People Silver accreditation, recognising our commitment to supporting long-term, rewarding careers.
Our values, professionalism, integrity, teamwork, fairness, enterprise, and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where everyone’s contribution is valued. While our history is long, our mindset is modern. We’re known as one of the most progressive firms in the region, with a strong reputation for innovation and excellence in client service.
At Coodes, you’ll work alongside some of the region’s most respected legal professionals, delivering outstanding service to clients across the South West. Whether your passion lies in private client work, commercial law, litigation, or support services, you’ll find a home here.
An opportunity has arisen to join one of the leading law firms in Cornwall and Devon as a Lawyer in the Residential Property Department. In this newly created role you will work in our Residential Property Department and become a key member of our busy established team taking the client on their journey from the initial instruction stage to Post-Completion.
What You Will Do
- Manage a varied caseload from start to post completion including; Freehold and Leasehold sales & purchase, registered and unregistered land, equity release, buy-to-let, right to buy, lease extensions, newbuild, affordable/shared ownership housing and auctions.
- Create and develop new relationships with introducers.
- Manage more complex cases such as creation of new easements, adverse possession, relinquishing easements or covenants, etc.
- Liaise with vendors, purchasers, solicitors, financial advisors and estate agents.
Experience And Qualifications You Need
- At least 5 years’ conveyancing experience in managing a varied case load.
- Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer.
You Will Love This Role If
You want to make a difference in a forward-thinking business that delivers great customer service coupled with a desire to innovate and improve the existing home purchase customer journey.
You Will Be a Success If
You are a team worker and collaborative, but personally tenacious, organised, resilient and energetic. You achieve a high degree of client satisfaction and measure this to improve. The role offers exceptional opportunities for personal development and advancement in a well-established team.
Our Residential Property team is an multi award winning team and work throughout Cornwall and Devon providing a personal bespoke service to clients, combining the newest technology with traditional professional standards of personal attention and service.
Additional Benefits Include
- Group pension plan
- Annual bonus scheme
- Medical cash plan
- Life assurance
- Holiday trading
- Private medical insurance options
- Cycle to work
- Discounted shopping platform
Location Any office considered
Hours This is a full time position. 35 hours a week Monday to Friday however we welcome applications from candidates looking for alternative working arrangements.
DBS This vacancy will be subject to a DBS Check.
Residential Property Lawyer employer: Coodes Solicitors
Coodes LLP is an exceptional employer, recognized as one of the UK’s leading law firms with a strong commitment to employee development and well-being. Located in Cornwall, we offer a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values innovation and excellence, providing our lawyers with meaningful opportunities for growth and advancement. With benefits such as a group pension plan, annual bonus scheme, and private medical insurance options, we ensure our team members thrive both professionally and personally in a supportive environment.
