Job Description:

We are looking to welcome a Fee Earner into our Residential Property team. The Fee Earner will be an integral part of the Residential Property team, working closely with fellow fee earners and support staff to deliver a high‑quality, efficient conveyancing service to the firm’s clients. The role sits at the heart of the department’s day‑to‑day operations and plays a key part in maintaining strong relationships with clients, estate agents, lenders and other professionals.

Role location: Basingstoke

We are looking for Residential Property Fee Earners for our Basingstoke and Farnborough offices.

About Phillips Law

Phillips Law was formed in 1986, and since then we have been committed to building the region’s strongest, dynamic, full-service law firm built on foundations of traditional values.

In 2026, we continue to be featured in the Legal 500 – a globally recognised legal directory that serves as a comprehensive guide for clients seeking premium legal services.

At Phillips Law our values mean we pull in the same direction, tell it like it is, do the right thing, break the mould, and deliver on our goals.

The Residential Property team

The Residential Property Team provides comprehensive legal support to clients across all aspects of residential property transactions. The team acts for individuals, investors, and lenders, delivering a practical, efficient and client‑focused service. Comprised of fee earners and dedicated support staff, the team works collaboratively to manage a wide range of residential transactions, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, new build matters, re‑mortgages, transfers of equity and shared ownership transactions. The team prides itself on combining strong technical expertise with a proactive, solutions‑driven approach.

About the Role

The successful candidate will contribute to a supportive and collaborative team environment, sharing knowledge, assisting colleagues where appropriate and helping to ensure that files progress smoothly and consistently in line with departmental standards and service levels.

The role involves the day‑to‑day management of a residential property caseload, handling matters from initial instruction through to completion and post‑completion. The Fee Earner will take responsibility for progressing transactions in a proactive and organised manner, ensuring that clients are kept informed, risks are managed appropriately and deadlines are met.

Working within established systems and procedures, the Fee Earner will balance technical accuracy with a strong focus on client care, managing competing priorities in a busy conveyancing environment.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing a residential conveyancing caseload from instruction to completion and post‑completion
• Progressing transactions efficiently, including reviewing contracts, raising and answering enquiries, and managing exchange and completion
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and other solicitors to ensure smooth progression of matters by providing clear, timely updates and practical advice throughout the transaction
• Ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, lender and AML requirements
• Maintaining accurate and up‑to‑date file records using the firm’s case management systems
• Managing deadlines and competing priorities in a busy conveyancing environment
• Handling more complex matters depending on experience

To be successful for this position, you must have / be:

• Solicitor/Licenced Conveyancer/Legal Executive
• A minimum of 2 years PQE

What you’ll get

Phillips offers a company pension scheme, a group life assurance scheme, 26 days holiday annually, and we offer a range of benefits including a cycle to work scheme amongst others. In addition, there are regular social events, a running and walking club, weekly fruit and free entry into the Basingstoke Half Marathon of which we are headline sponsors.

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Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.