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Berry Smith LLP is a business whose key resource is its people. We therefore invest a great deal of time and resources into personal development; actively encouraging training and supporting people’s ideas and ambition. Our lawyers play a vital role in shaping the firm’s future and are rewarded with genuine opportunities for career progression.

Our success means we are continually growing, so we are always looking out for enthusiastic and motivated people to join our team. We regularly have vacancies in a wide variety of positions, as well as opportunities for graduates seeking a training contract or looking to qualify down the  SQE route.

We are always interested in hearing from anyone wishing to join the firm, either in response to one of our vacancies or more speculatively for the future.

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Residential Property Solicitor/Conveyancer

We are recruiting a full-time candidate to join our expanding Residential Property Team based at our Cardiff Office (with the opportunity for remote working for several days a week). A competitive salary and benefits package is available.

The successful candidate will be a Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Licenced Conveyancer with at least two years PQE.

Summary

· Closing date: 5th October 2025

· Location: Cardiff Office/ Hybrid

· Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

· Job type: Full time

Job Description

The role will involve handling a mixed caseload of sales, purchases and re-mortgages of both freehold and leasehold properties on behalf of private clients. Working as part of a small team, under the supervision of a Senior Associate, you will be managing the file from the point of instruction through to completion.

Excellent communication skills are required to liaise with clients, agents, solicitors and colleagues.

Applicant Criteria

A qualified Solicitor, Licenced Conveyancer or Chartered Legal Executive with at least two years’ experience of running their own caseload with minimal supervision.

The successful candidate will be:

· Experienced in handling a varied caseload including leasehold sales/purchases and newbuilds.

· Organised with a client focused approach and committed to maintaining high quality standards.

· Able to work well under pressure in a supportive and collaborative environment.

· Familiar with Money Laundering Regulations, regulatory requirements and CQS protocols.

· Experienced with using a case management system.

Salary and Benefits

You will receive:

· A competitive salary (dependant on experience) reviewed annually.

· A structured bonus.

· Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays.

· Office Christmas Shutdown

· Eye care and private medical insurance (after qualifying period).

· Auto-enrolled pension

· Clear career progression opportunities.

How to Apply

To be considered for the role please email your CV to Jane Emery, Practice Manager at jemery@berrysmith.com

If you would like to discuss the role in more detail and in strictest confidence, please contact Nick Parker, Joint Managing Partner on nparker@berrysmith.com or 029 20 34 55 11.

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