Senior Residential Property Solicitor - London

Private Residential Property | Senior Associate

We are working with a highly respected London law firm to recruit a Senior Residential Property Solicitor to join their expanding residential property team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong, commercially minded lawyer looking for a clear route to partnership within a supportive and ambitious practice.

The Role

In this senior position, you will:

• Manage a high-value residential property caseload, including sales, purchases, leasehold and freehold transactions, and complex rural and country properties
• Advise on development projects, financing arrangements, and high-net-worth transactions
• Build and maintain client relationships, with responsibility for identifying and driving business development opportunities
• Work collaboratively with colleagues while taking ownership of key matters and clients
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to the continued growth and reputation of the team

This role is ideal for a solicitor who is confident operating independently and has experience in business development, with ambition to progress to partnership in the medium term.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will have:

• Extensive experience in residential property law, ideally with exposure to high-value or complex matters
• A proven track record of business development and client management
• Strong technical expertise and the ability to deliver commercially savvy advice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ambition to progress towards partnership in a growth-focused team
• Strong academic background and a commitment to professional excellence

Why Apply?

• Join a well-established, reputable London law firm with a supportive and ambitious residential property team
• Opportunity to work on high-value and complex property matters
• Clear career progression pathway to partnership
• Collaborative, commercially minded team culture