Locum Residential Property Solicitor/Legal Executive

Locum Conveyancing Solicitor/Legal Executive

Location: South Hampshire (office‑based)

Start: Early May 2026

Duration: 2-3 months (approx.)

Hours: Ideally 5 days per week (flex considered)

We are seeking an experienced Locum Conveyancer to provide office‑based cover while permanent recruitment is underway. This is a great opportunity to join a friendly, well‑established firm supporting a loyal local client base.

The role

You will handle a varied residential conveyancing caseload, including:

• Standard residential sales and purchases for local clients
• Probate-related property sales generated by the private client team
• Occasional light commercial matters (minimal)
• Working with the firm's own precedents (no case management system)

What we're looking for

• A qualified Solicitor, Licenced Conveyancer, or Conveyancing Executive
• Strong residential conveyancing experience
• Confident working independently in an office-based environment
• Availability from early May

If you're an experienced conveyancer looking for a solid locum assignment on the South Coast, we'd love to hear from you. Please email your CV to shannonhewes@chadwicknott.co.uk ASAP.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*