Residential Property Solicitor (2+ PQE) - City of London - Legal 500 Firm

Location: City of London (Office-based or Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Practice Area: Residential Property / Conveyancing
PQE Level: 2+ Years

A leading Legal 500 law firm with a strong national and international client base is seeking an experienced Residential Property Solicitor to join its highly regarded team at their City of London office. With a long-standing reputation for excellence, this firm offers a collaborative, professional, and client-focused environment where high-quality legal service is paramount.

The Role:
You will be responsible for managing your own caseload of residential property matters from initial instruction through to post-completion. This includes handling freehold and leasehold transactions, new builds, remortgages, transfers of equity, and lease extensions. The ideal candidate will have a proactive, solutions-focused approach and be confident in delivering outstanding service to both domestic and international clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a broad range of residential conveyancing transactions
• Advising clients on all stages of the property buying and selling process
• Drafting and reviewing legal documentation including contracts and leases
• Conducting due diligence and property searches
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and solicitors
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements
• Delivering timely, accurate legal advice with a commercial approach

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 2 years' post-qualification experience in residential property law
• Strong working knowledge of property law, conveyancing procedures, and industry regulations
• Proven ability to manage files independently from start to finish
• Excellent communication, client-care, and relationship-building skills
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities
• Organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing deadlines under pressure

What's On Offer:

• Opportunity to work with a respected Legal 500 firm with national and international reach
• Supportive and collaborative working culture
• Exposure to high-quality work and sophisticated clients
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Long-term career development within a growing team