Residential Property Solicitor (0-4 PQE)

Location: Central London
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Department: Residential Property

About The Firm

The firm is an established and highly respected law firm with offices across London and the South East. The Residential Property team is recognised for delivering a high-quality, client-focused service, combining technical excellence with a practical and approachable style.

They act for a broad range of clients, from first-time buyers and homeowners to investors and developers, advising on all aspects of residential property transactions. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a talented Residential Property Solicitor with experience in both residential conveyancing and new build transactions.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior to mid-level residential property lawyer (0-4 PQE) to join a supportive and established team handling a varied caseload of residential property matters.

This role would suit someone looking to continue developing their technical expertise within a collaborative and progressive environment.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for managing your own caseload and advising clients on a range of residential property matters, including:

• Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• New build property purchases
• Shared ownership transactions
• Remortgages
• Transfers of equity
• Lease extensions
• Lease enfranchisement matters
• Listed building transactions
• Transactions involving conservation areas
• Residential property matters involving agricultural restrictions
• Supporting clients from instruction through to completion
• Liaising with developers, estate agents, mortgage brokers and other professionals
• Providing exceptional levels of client care throughout the transaction process
• Assisting with business development and maintaining professional relationships

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Qualified Solicitor with 0-4 years' PQE
• Experience handling residential conveyancing matters from instruction to post-completion
• Exposure to new build transactions is advantageous
• Strong organisational and file management skills
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• Ability to manage a busy caseload effectively
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to problem solving
• Strong attention to detail

Desirable

• Experience of acting on shared ownership matters
• Experience dealing with leasehold transactions
• Familiarity with developer-led transactions and associated processes
• Existing relationships with local agents, brokers or other introducers
• Experience working within a high-volume conveyancing environment whilst maintaining excellent service standards