Residential Property Lawyer - Christchurch (Hybrid Working Available)

A thriving, modern law firm on the South Coast is looking to welcome an experienced Residential Property Solicitor, FCILEx or Licensed Conveyancer to its dynamic team in Christchurch. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual who values client care, teamwork, and professional growth in a friendly and supportive environment.

The Role
You will join a highly regarded Residential Property team, taking ownership of your own diverse caseload while supervising and supporting a paralegal. You'll handle a full range of matters including:

• Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Transfers of equity
• Remortgages
• New builds
• Shared ownership
• Lease extensions and property finance

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to business development, nurture junior team members, and play a key role in maintaining the firm's excellent reputation.

What the Firm Looks For
Applicants should demonstrate the firm's core values and have:

• A consistently friendly, approachable and can-do attitude
• Clear, jargon-free communication with clients and colleagues
• A calm, organised approach even under pressure
• Confidence using modern IT systems and legal software
• A team-oriented mindset with a supportive and nurturing approach
• A genuine pride in their work and the ability to take ownership of client issues
• Strong interpersonal skills and client contact management

Essential Skills & Experience

• Qualified Solicitor, FCILEx or CLC with significant residential conveyancing experience
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Experience supervising and supporting junior staff or paralegals
• Strong verbal and written communication at all levels
• Able to run a caseload independently while maintaining attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to meet/exceed targets
• Experience in marketing, networking, and business development
• Proactive in identifying client needs and cross-referring to other teams

Desirable Attributes

• Sees beyond immediate tasks to identify longer-term client opportunities
• Takes pride in selling on service and values, not just price
• Enjoys winning new work and following up on viable client enquiries
• Demonstrates leadership by managing and supporting team performance

If you're an experienced residential conveyancer looking to take the next step in your career within a progressive, values-driven team, this role offers genuine autonomy, support and long-term growth.