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.
