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Exeter Office-Based New Team Build Legal Southwest is delighted to be working with one of our most respected clients as they embark on an exciting period of growth within their Residential Property team in Exeter. Following a significant recent achievement, being accepted onto a key lender panel, they are now looking to build and strengthen their conveyancing team from the ground up. This is a rare opportunity to join a team at an early stage of its expansion and play a meaningful role in its success. We are keen to hear from candidates across all levels, from experienced Conveyancers and Fee Earners through to Paralegals with solid conveyancing experience. Why this opportunity stands out: This isn't just another conveyancing role. You'll be joining a freshly expanding team with real momentum, where your contribution will be visible, valued, and impactful from day one. WBW offers the chance to work within a forward-thinking, well-respected firm, with a strong presence across the Southwest and a genuine commitment to growth. The roles: Handling a varied residential property caseload (depending on level) Supporting on transactions including sales, purchases, and new builds Working collaboratively within a growing, high-performing team Delivering excellent client care throughout the transaction process What we're looking for: Previous experience in residential conveyancing is essential Candidates at all levels, including Paralegals, Legal Assistants, and Fee Earners Strong organisational skills and attention to detail A proactive, team-oriented approach Ability to work full-time from the Exeter office The environment: Our client offers a supportive, professional, and ambitious culture, ideal for individuals who want to develop their careers within a firm that is actively investing in its people and future. Legal Southwest will never, without exception, send out your CV without your prior knowledge or consent so please be assured that we treat every application with the utmost confidentiality.

Child Protection Lawyer Rate: 50- 60 per hour - Negotiable DOE Contract Length: 6-9-month initial contract Southwest Local Authority Hybrid & Remote Working Available Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of child protection and safeguarding matters. Conduct advocacy in the Family Court on behalf of the Council. Advise on and handle: Care and supervision proceedings Pre-proceedings and PLO matters Deprivation of Liberty and Secure Accommodation orders Adoption and placement orders About You Be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive. Have strong experience in Child Protection / Public Children Law. Demonstrate experience of advocacy and court representation. If you're interested in this role, click the apply button or contact Max using the details below: (phone number removed) Our legal specialist, Max, has extensive experience across all areas of the legal market and recruits for positions at every level - from legal assistants and paralegals through to Directors of Legal and Monitoring Officers. If this particular role isn't quite right for you, but you'd like to explore other opportunities, please get in touch using the contact details above for a confidential discussion about the market. We are also proud to offer a market-leading referral scheme, with rewards of up to 300. If you know someone who might be a great fit for this or another legal role, simply ask them to send their CV to Max - and don't forget to include your own details so we can ensure you receive your referral bonus if they are successful.

Commercial Property Senior Solicitor or Legal Executive Exeter About the Opportunity: This dynamic commercial property team is looking for a Senior Solicitor or Legal Executive to re-engage with its Exeter based clients and potentially build out the team locally. There will be immediate work available from other offices to get started while also focusing on developing new business locally through networking and relationship-building activities. Team Structure The wider commercial property team operates across several office bases with collaboration between them all. You will have Paralegal support. Responsibilities Re-develop the firm's commercial property practice in Exeter Manage existing matters referred from other offices while building new local business relationships Work collaboratively with colleagues across different offices within the firm Supervise & mentor junior solicitors & paralegals as the team grows Salary and benefits Very competitive salary (for senior roles expected over £70k depending on experience). Very real partnership prospects for senior hires Paralegal support Flexible working arrangements considered Up to 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays Birthday off as additional leave Discounted legal services Support with professional qualifications and funding Auto-enrolment pension scheme Discounted gym membership About you Qualified senior solicitor with at least 5+ years PQE level Commercial Property experience Strong local knowledge of Exeter & surrounds preferred but not essential Demonstrated ability or willingness to participate actively in business development activities along with the existing team Ambitious self-starter interested in building out a practice/team locally What next? Click on apply now to share your CV with us, OR Contact Paul Norman for more information about this and other commercial property roles across the South West

We are recruiting an experienced Conveyancer to join and lead our Residential Conveyancing team in Kingswood. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior Residential Conveyancer looking to progress to Senior Associate or Legal Director level, with the responsibility of leading a team. We have a bespoke internal management programme and academy to support an ambitious residential lawyer looking to progress and grow with our team. You will be dealing with a range of residential property transactions (including sales, purchases, transfers and remortgages) and will be well supported by a Paralegal and Legal Secretary. We focus on high-quality service over quantity of transactions and do not have a 'high volume' business model. The wider Residential Conveyancing team is among the biggest in Bristol, spanning four of our five offices. Our department is highly regarded, and we frequently receive excellent reviews on Review Solicitors and Google. The role Progressing matters proactively and professionally with the aim of concluding cases efficiently whilst achieving good outcomes for clients. Interviewing clients, taking instructions and keeping detailed file notes. Maintaining file checklists. Reviewing compliance documentation and analysing source of funds evidence for AML. Issuing client care letters. Drafting or considering contract packages. Raising enquiries. Submitting appropriate searches. Drafting title, mortgage and search reports. Acting for mortgage lenders. Conducting exchanges of contracts. Agreeing on the form of transfer deeds and raising requisitions. Completing matters on schedule. Advising clients on the progress of matters and costs. Checking all draft documents. Giving undertakings in the approved form in conveyancing matters. Notifying the Head of Department of any complaints received and assisting with resolving these. Ensuring the confidentiality and security of the firm's and clients' documentation and information. Compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and the Rules on the Professional Conduct of Solicitors. Ensuring good working relationships with external institutions, third parties and organisations. Our team has established connections with local estate agents, and we are therefore looking for someone who is engaged and confident in networking and other marketing/business development activities. Accounts procedures: Preparation of bills of costs, completion statements, exchanging contracts and obtaining the approval of Accounts for bills. Obtaining payment on account from clients. Requesting cheques and obtaining authorised signatures. Notifying Accounts of incoming telegraphic transfers. Preparing written requests for telegraphic transfer for authorisation. Counting money received from clients as payments in. Requesting the transfer of money between client accounts and the office account. Part of this role involves management of the Kingswood Conveyancing team. Team Leader duties include: Hosting weekly team meetings, monthly 121s and bi-annual Personal Development Reviews for all team members. HR team responsibilities for office team members, e.g. recruitment, probation reviews and holiday management. Training of junior staff. Management of an efficient triage system for new work. About us Barcan and Kirby is well known in the Bristol legal market both as a provider of excellent legal services for individuals and businesses, and as a progressive employer. We are committed to developing and nurturing our people, and encouraging positive wellbeing and mental health is central to our culture. We encourage open communication and foster a culture where colleagues are supported in achieving a real work/life balance. At Barcan and Kirby, we work hard to maintain a culture of kindness and friendliness, and welcome applications from individuals who fit with our values. We like to think that we do things a bit differently from other law firms. The ideal candidate Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer. Experience in the South West property market. Hold a Law degree, or hold a CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ). Be IT literate and confident in using and adapting to new systems and processes. Location and working hours This is a full-time role (office hours are 9am - 5.15pm, Monday-Friday). Part-time considered. The role is based at our Kingswood office with the option to apply for hybrid working post-probation. Belonging at Barcan and Kirby We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive working environment. We want you to bring your true self to work and encourage applications from anyone who embodies our values, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, disability status, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity or anything else that makes you, you. _If there is anything we can do to make things more comfortable for you as part of the application process, including making a reasonable adjustment, please let us know by emailing ._ Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £40,000.00-£70,000.00 per year Work Location: In person

We are recruiting an experienced Conveyancer to join and lead our Residential Conveyancing team in Kingswood. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior Residential Conveyancer looking to progress to Senior Associate or Legal Director level, with the responsibility of leading a team. We have a bespoke internal management programme and academy to support an ambitious residential lawyer looking to progress and grow with our team. You will be dealing with a range of residential property transactions (including sales, purchases, transfers and remortgages) and will be well supported by a Paralegal and Legal Secretary. We focus on high-quality service over quantity of transactions and do not have a 'high volume' business model. The wider Residential Conveyancing team is among the biggest in Bristol, spanning four of our five offices. Our department is highly regarded, and we frequently receive excellent reviews on Review Solicitors and Google. The role Progressing matters proactively and professionally with the aim of concluding cases efficiently whilst achieving good outcomes for clients. Interviewing clients, taking instructions and keeping detailed file notes. Maintaining file checklists. Reviewing compliance documentation and analysing source of funds evidence for AML. Issuing client care letters. Drafting or considering contract packages. Raising enquiries. Submitting appropriate searches. Drafting title, mortgage and search reports. Acting for mortgage lenders. Conducting exchanges of contracts. Agreeing on the form of transfer deeds and raising requisitions. Completing matters on schedule. Advising clients on the progress of matters and costs. Checking all draft documents. Giving undertakings in the approved form in conveyancing matters. Notifying the Head of Department of any complaints received and assisting with resolving these. Ensuring the confidentiality and security of the firm's and clients' documentation and information. Compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and the Rules on the Professional Conduct of Solicitors. Ensuring good working relationships with external institutions, third parties and organisations. Our team has established connections with local estate agents, and we are therefore looking for someone who is engaged and confident in networking and other marketing/business development activities. Accounts procedures: Preparation of bills of costs, completion statements, exchanging contracts and obtaining the approval of Accounts for bills. Obtaining payment on account from clients. Requesting cheques and obtaining authorised signatures. Notifying Accounts of incoming telegraphic transfers. Preparing written requests for telegraphic transfer for authorisation. Counting money received from clients as payments in. Requesting the transfer of money between client accounts and the office account. Part of this role involves management of the Kingswood Conveyancing team. Team Leader duties include: Hosting weekly team meetings, monthly 121s and bi-annual Personal Development Reviews for all team members. HR team responsibilities for office team members, e.g. recruitment, probation reviews and holiday management. Training of junior staff. Management of an efficient triage system for new work. About us Barcan and Kirby is well known in the Bristol legal market both as a provider of excellent legal services for individuals and businesses, and as a progressive employer. We are committed to developing and nurturing our people, and encouraging positive wellbeing and mental health is central to our culture. We encourage open communication and foster a culture where colleagues are supported in achieving a real work/life balance. At Barcan and Kirby, we work hard to maintain a culture of kindness and friendliness, and welcome applications from individuals who fit with our values. We like to think that we do things a bit differently from other law firms. The ideal candidate Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer. Experience in the South West property market. Hold a Law degree, or hold a CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ). Be IT literate and confident in using and adapting to new systems and processes. Location and working hours This is a full-time role (office hours are 9am - 5.15pm, Monday-Friday). Part-time considered. The role is based at our Kingswood office with the option to apply for hybrid working post-probation. Belonging at Barcan and Kirby We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive working environment. We want you to bring your true self to work and encourage applications from anyone who embodies our values, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, disability status, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity or anything else that makes you, you. _If there is anything we can do to make things more comfortable for you as part of the application process, including making a reasonable adjustment, please let us know by emailing ._ Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £40,000.00-£70,000.00 per year Work Location: In person

We are recruiting an experienced Conveyancer to join and lead our Residential Conveyancing team in Kingswood. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior Residential Conveyancer looking to progress to Senior Associate or Legal Director level, with the responsibility of leading a team. We have a bespoke internal management programme and academy to support an ambitious residential lawyer looking to progress and grow with our team. You will be dealing with a range of residential property transactions (including sales, purchases, transfers and remortgages) and will be well supported by a Paralegal and Legal Secretary. We focus on high-quality service over quantity of transactions and do not have a 'high volume' business model. The wider Residential Conveyancing team is among the biggest in Bristol, spanning four of our five offices. Our department is highly regarded, and we frequently receive excellent reviews on Review Solicitors and Google. The role Progressing matters proactively and professionally with the aim of concluding cases efficiently whilst achieving good outcomes for clients. Interviewing clients, taking instructions and keeping detailed file notes. Maintaining file checklists. Reviewing compliance documentation and analysing source of funds evidence for AML. Issuing client care letters. Drafting or considering contract packages. Raising enquiries. Submitting appropriate searches. Drafting title, mortgage and search reports. Acting for mortgage lenders. Conducting exchanges of contracts. Agreeing on the form of transfer deeds and raising requisitions. Completing matters on schedule. Advising clients on the progress of matters and costs. Checking all draft documents. Giving undertakings in the approved form in conveyancing matters. Notifying the Head of Department of any complaints received and assisting with resolving these. Ensuring the confidentiality and security of the firm's and clients' documentation and information. Compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and the Rules on the Professional Conduct of Solicitors. Ensuring good working relationships with external institutions, third parties and organisations. Our team has established connections with local estate agents, and we are therefore looking for someone who is engaged and confident in networking and other marketing/business development activities. Accounts procedures: Preparation of bills of costs, completion statements, exchanging contracts and obtaining the approval of Accounts for bills. Obtaining payment on account from clients. Requesting cheques and obtaining authorised signatures. Notifying Accounts of incoming telegraphic transfers. Preparing written requests for telegraphic transfer for authorisation. Counting money received from clients as payments in. Requesting the transfer of money between client accounts and the office account. Part of this role involves management of the Kingswood Conveyancing team. Team Leader duties include: Hosting weekly team meetings, monthly 121s and bi-annual Personal Development Reviews for all team members. HR team responsibilities for office team members, e.g. recruitment, probation reviews and holiday management. Training of junior staff. Management of an efficient triage system for new work. About us Barcan and Kirby is well known in the Bristol legal market both as a provider of excellent legal services for individuals and businesses, and as a progressive employer. We are committed to developing and nurturing our people, and encouraging positive wellbeing and mental health is central to our culture. We encourage open communication and foster a culture where colleagues are supported in achieving a real work/life balance. At Barcan and Kirby, we work hard to maintain a culture of kindness and friendliness, and welcome applications from individuals who fit with our values. We like to think that we do things a bit differently from other law firms. The ideal candidate Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer. Experience in the South West property market. Hold a Law degree, or hold a CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ). Be IT literate and confident in using and adapting to new systems and processes. Location and working hours This is a full-time role (office hours are 9am - 5.15pm, Monday-Friday). Part-time considered. The role is based at our Kingswood office with the option to apply for hybrid working post-probation. Belonging at Barcan and Kirby We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive working environment. We want you to bring your true self to work and encourage applications from anyone who embodies our values, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, disability status, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity or anything else that makes you, you. _If there is anything we can do to make things more comfortable for you as part of the application process, including making a reasonable adjustment, please let us know by emailing ._ Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £40,000.00-£70,000.00 per year Work Location: In person

The Company: Our client is a successful and growing legal firm with a head office based in Bristol and other offices based around the South West and Wales. Their clients include those local to the South West and Wales, UK national clients and international clients. They are proud of their highly experienced and knowledgeable lawyers click apply for full job details

We are recruiting an experienced Conveyancer to join and lead our Residential Conveyancing team in Kingswood. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior Residential Conveyancer looking to progress to Senior Associate or Legal Director level, with the responsibility of leading a team. We have a bespoke internal management programme and academy to support an ambitious residential lawyer looking to progress and grow with our team. You will be dealing with a range of residential property transactions (including sales, purchases, transfers and remortgages) and will be well supported by a Paralegal and Legal Secretary. We focus on high-quality service over quantity of transactions and do not have a 'high volume' business model. The wider Residential Conveyancing team is among the biggest in Bristol, spanning four of our five offices. Our department is highly regarded, and we frequently receive excellent reviews on Review Solicitors and Google. The role Progressing matters proactively and professionally with the aim of concluding cases efficiently whilst achieving good outcomes for clients. Interviewing clients, taking instructions and keeping detailed file notes. Maintaining file checklists. Reviewing compliance documentation and analysing source of funds evidence for AML. Issuing client care letters. Drafting or considering contract packages. Raising enquiries. Submitting appropriate searches. Drafting title, mortgage and search reports. Acting for mortgage lenders. Conducting exchanges of contracts. Agreeing on the form of transfer deeds and raising requisitions. Completing matters on schedule. Advising clients on the progress of matters and costs. Checking all draft documents. Giving undertakings in the approved form in conveyancing matters. Notifying the Head of Department of any complaints received and assisting with resolving these. Ensuring the confidentiality and security of the firm's and clients' documentation and information. Compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and the Rules on the Professional Conduct of Solicitors. Ensuring good working relationships with external institutions, third parties and organisations. Our team has established connections with local estate agents, and we are therefore looking for someone who is engaged and confident in networking and other marketing/business development activities. Accounts procedures: Preparation of bills of costs, completion statements, exchanging contracts and obtaining the approval of Accounts for bills. Obtaining payment on account from clients. Requesting cheques and obtaining authorised signatures. Notifying Accounts of incoming telegraphic transfers. Preparing written requests for telegraphic transfer for authorisation. Counting money received from clients as payments in. Requesting the transfer of money between client accounts and the office account. Part of this role involves management of the Kingswood Conveyancing team. Team Leader duties include: Hosting weekly team meetings, monthly 121s and bi-annual Personal Development Reviews for all team members. HR team responsibilities for office team members, e.g. recruitment, probation reviews and holiday management. Training of junior staff. Management of an efficient triage system for new work. About us Barcan and Kirby is well known in the Bristol legal market both as a provider of excellent legal services for individuals and businesses, and as a progressive employer. We are committed to developing and nurturing our people, and encouraging positive wellbeing and mental health is central to our culture. We encourage open communication and foster a culture where colleagues are supported in achieving a real work/life balance. At Barcan and Kirby, we work hard to maintain a culture of kindness and friendliness, and welcome applications from individuals who fit with our values. We like to think that we do things a bit differently from other law firms. The ideal candidate Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer. Experience in the South West property market. Hold a Law degree, or hold a CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ). Be IT literate and confident in using and adapting to new systems and processes. Location and working hours This is a full-time role (office hours are 9am - 5.15pm, Monday-Friday). Part-time considered. The role is based at our Kingswood office with the option to apply for hybrid working post-probation. Belonging at Barcan and Kirby We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive working environment. We want you to bring your true self to work and encourage applications from anyone who embodies our values, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, disability status, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity or anything else that makes you, you. _If there is anything we can do to make things more comfortable for you as part of the application process, including making a reasonable adjustment, please let us know by emailing ._ Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £40,000.00-£70,000.00 per year Work Location: In person

We are recruiting an experienced Conveyancer to join and lead our Residential Conveyancing team in Kingswood. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior Residential Conveyancer looking to progress to Senior Associate or Legal Director level, with the responsibility of leading a team. We have a bespoke internal management programme and academy to support an ambitious residential lawyer looking to progress and grow with our team. You will be dealing with a range of residential property transactions (including sales, purchases, transfers and remortgages) and will be well supported by a Paralegal and Legal Secretary. We focus on high-quality service over quantity of transactions and do not have a 'high volume' business model. The wider Residential Conveyancing team is among the biggest in Bristol, spanning four of our five offices. Our department is highly regarded, and we frequently receive excellent reviews on Review Solicitors and Google. The role Progressing matters proactively and professionally with the aim of concluding cases efficiently whilst achieving good outcomes for clients. Interviewing clients, taking instructions and keeping detailed file notes. Maintaining file checklists. Reviewing compliance documentation and analysing source of funds evidence for AML. Issuing client care letters. Drafting or considering contract packages. Raising enquiries. Submitting appropriate searches. Drafting title, mortgage and search reports. Acting for mortgage lenders. Conducting exchanges of contracts. Agreeing on the form of transfer deeds and raising requisitions. Completing matters on schedule. Advising clients on the progress of matters and costs. Checking all draft documents. Giving undertakings in the approved form in conveyancing matters. Notifying the Head of Department of any complaints received and assisting with resolving these. Ensuring the confidentiality and security of the firm's and clients' documentation and information. Compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and the Rules on the Professional Conduct of Solicitors. Ensuring good working relationships with external institutions, third parties and organisations. Our team has established connections with local estate agents, and we are therefore looking for someone who is engaged and confident in networking and other marketing/business development activities. Accounts procedures: Preparation of bills of costs, completion statements, exchanging contracts and obtaining the approval of Accounts for bills. Obtaining payment on account from clients. Requesting cheques and obtaining authorised signatures. Notifying Accounts of incoming telegraphic transfers. Preparing written requests for telegraphic transfer for authorisation. Counting money received from clients as payments in. Requesting the transfer of money between client accounts and the office account. Part of this role involves management of the Kingswood Conveyancing team. Team Leader duties include: Hosting weekly team meetings, monthly 121s and bi-annual Personal Development Reviews for all team members. HR team responsibilities for office team members, e.g. recruitment, probation reviews and holiday management. Training of junior staff. Management of an efficient triage system for new work. About us Barcan and Kirby is well known in the Bristol legal market both as a provider of excellent legal services for individuals and businesses, and as a progressive employer. We are committed to developing and nurturing our people, and encouraging positive wellbeing and mental health is central to our culture. We encourage open communication and foster a culture where colleagues are supported in achieving a real work/life balance. At Barcan and Kirby, we work hard to maintain a culture of kindness and friendliness, and welcome applications from individuals who fit with our values. We like to think that we do things a bit differently from other law firms. The ideal candidate Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer. Experience in the South West property market. Hold a Law degree, or hold a CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ). Be IT literate and confident in using and adapting to new systems and processes. Location and working hours This is a full-time role (office hours are 9am - 5.15pm, Monday-Friday). Part-time considered. The role is based at our Kingswood office with the option to apply for hybrid working post-probation. Belonging at Barcan and Kirby We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive working environment. We want you to bring your true self to work and encourage applications from anyone who embodies our values, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, disability status, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity or anything else that makes you, you. _If there is anything we can do to make things more comfortable for you as part of the application process, including making a reasonable adjustment, please let us know by emailing ._ Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £40,000.00-£70,000.00 per year Work Location: In person