Vacancies at Cunningtons LLP solicitors
Cunningtons LLP is a well-established and highly-regarded law firm with a strong presence across East Anglia, the South Coast and London. We provide high-quality, client-focused legal services through our offices in:
- Brighton
- Croydon
- Braintree
- Hornchurch
- Wickford
- Hastings
- Chelmsford
As part of our continued growth, we are currently hiring for the below positions. We are seeking motivated individuals to play a key role in our ongoing success.
What We Offer
- A supportive and professional working environment
- The opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of a successful company
- High-quality work within an established multi-office firm
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Conveyancing role in Braintree
Job Title: Residential Conveyancing Fee Earner
Location: Braintree, Essex
Position: Full-Time, Office-Based
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or Legal Executive with 3 years + PQE to take on a varied caseload of residential property matters.
You will be responsible for handling approximately 25–35 new instructions per month, including:
- Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
- Remortgages
- Transfers of equity
- New build transactions
- General residential conveyancing files from instruction to post-completion
You will have responsibility for managing your own caseload, supported by an experienced and collaborative team.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
- Has 3 years + PQE in residential conveyancing
- Is confident handling a high-volume caseload with minimal supervision
- Is a strong communicator with excellent client care skills
- Is organised, proactive, and commercially aware
- Enjoys working within a busy office-based environment
- Is keen to be involved in business development and networking
As we are looking to further develop and expand our Braintree office, a willingness to build relationships with local agents, introducers, and the wider community will be a key requirement.
To apply, please forward your CV and covering letter to aaron.coombs@cunningtons.co.uk
Conveyancing role in Chelmsford
Job Title: Residential Conveyancing Fee Earner
Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Position: Full-Time, Office-Based
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or Legal Executive with 3 years + PQE to take on a varied caseload of residential property matters.
You will be responsible for handling approximately 25–35 new instructions per month, including:
- Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
- Remortgages
- Transfers of equity
- New build transactions
- General residential conveyancing files from instruction to post-completion
You will have responsibility for managing your own caseload, supported by an experienced and collaborative team.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
- Has 3 years + PQE in residential conveyancing
- Is confident handling a high-volume caseload with minimal supervision
- Is a strong communicator with excellent client care skills
- Is organised, proactive, and commercially aware
- Enjoys working within a busy office-based environment
- Is keen to be involved in business development and networking
As we are looking to further develop and expand our Chelmsford office, a willingness to build relationships with local agents, introducers, and the wider community will be a key requirement.
To apply, please forward your CV and covering letter to aaron.coombs@cunningtons.co.uk
Conveyancing role in Hornchurch
Job Title: Residential Conveyancing Fee Earner
Location: Hornchurch, Essex
Position: Full-Time, Office-Based
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or Legal Executive with 3 years + PQE to take on a varied caseload of residential property matters.
You will be responsible for handling approximately 25–35 new instructions per month, including:
- Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
- Remortgages
- Transfers of equity
- New build transactions
- General residential conveyancing files from instruction to post-completion
You will have responsibility for managing your own caseload, supported by an experienced and collaborative team.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
- Has 3 years + PQE in residential conveyancing
- Is confident handling a high-volume caseload with minimal supervision
- Is a strong communicator with excellent client care skills
- Is organised, proactive, and commercially aware
- Enjoys working within a busy office-based environment
- Is keen to be involved in business development and networking
As we are looking to further develop and expand our Hornchurch office, a willingness to build relationships with local agents, introducers, and the wider community will be a key requirement.
To apply, please forward your CV and covering letter to aaron.coombs@cunningtons.co.uk
Conveyancing role in Brighton
Job Title: Residential Conveyancing Fee Earner
Location: Brighton, East Sussex
Position: Full-Time, Office-Based
The Role
We are looking to recruit a Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Legal Executive from NQ upwards to handle a varied caseload of residential property matters.
The successful candidate will:
- Manage a broad range of residential conveyancing transactions, including; Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, Remortgages, Transfers of equity, New build properties and other general residential conveyancing matters;
- Initially manage and grow their own caseload, building towards 15–20 new instructions per month;
- Work as a stand-alone fee earner (without support staff initially);
- Assist in developing and expanding the Brighton office.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of their role and grow with the firm.
The Ideal Candidate
We are seeking someone who:
- Is NQ or above with experience in residential conveyancing
- Is a confident and effective communicator with strong client care skills
- Is organised and capable of managing their own files independently
- Is commercially aware and proactive
- Is willing and motivated to engage in business development and networking activities
- Is comfortable commencing the role as a stand-alone fee earner, with the opportunity to build a team as the caseload grows
A positive, ambitious attitude and a desire to contribute to the long-term growth of the office are essential.
To apply, please forward your CV and covering letter to aaron.coombs@cunningtons.co.uk
Apply now to join Cunningtons LLP and be part of our continued expansion.
We always welcome speculative CVs for any of our offices, for both qualified fee earner positions and support staff positions, so feel free to forward your CV and covering letter even if it is not for a vacancy currently listed.
Please forward your CV and covering letter to aaron.coombs@cunningtons.co.u
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to recruiting individuals on merits of suitability for each role, on the basis of qualifications and experience.
All applications are treated fairly and equally regardless of sexual orientation, race, disability, religious beliefs and other protected characteristics, ensuring that there are equal opportunities at all stages of the recruitment process.