Location: Sunderland

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Hybrid Working: 2+ days in office (flexibility offered)

Are you a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with a passion for property law? Do you have hands-on experience with Buy to Let purchases and Auction transactions? We're looking for a motivated legal professional to join a respected law firm in Sunderland to handle a busy caseload of residential property work-with room to grow into commercial property over time.

What You'll Be Doing
Your responsibilities will include:

- Managing your own caseload of residential conveyancing matters

- Specialising in Buy to Let and Auction purchase transactions

- Providing clear, high-quality legal advice and outstanding client service

- Supporting junior team members (as needed) and collaborating with the wider team

- Maintaining compliance and contributing to continued team development

What We're Looking For
- Qualified Solicitor or CILEX (NQ+ level considered)

- Strong residential property experience, ideally including Buy to Let and Auctions

- Excellent organisational and communication skills

- Comfortable working independently and under pressure

- A proactive, professional attitude with strong commercial awareness

- Supervisory experience is a bonus-but not essential

- Willingness to grow your career and help expand the firm's property offering

What's on Offer
- Competitive salary (DOE)

- 27 days holiday, plus Christmas Eve off

- Pension scheme

- Hybrid working opportunities

- Death in service cover

- 24/7 employee wellbeing helpline

- High street discounts app ("Reward Me Now")

- Discounted legal services

- Ongoing in-house and external training

- Supportive, team-driven culture

- Regular social events

If you're looking for a new challenge with a firm that genuinely values its people and provides the space to grow, please contact Steph @ Simpson Judge