Residential Property Solicitor

Residential Property Solicitor – Up to £75,000 + Benefits + Bonus

A highly regarded Legal 500 law firm is seeking an experienced Residential Property Solicitor to join its expanding Property team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious firm with a strong reputation across the Thames Valley and surrounding areas. The team advises a broad client base ranging from private individuals and high-net-worth clients through to developers, investors and corporate organisations, providing a varied and high-quality workload.

Due to continued growth and long-term succession planning, the firm is looking to appoint an experienced Residential Property lawyer who is keen to play a key role within an established and collaborative property practice. This position offers genuine career progression and would particularly suit a Senior Associate looking to take the next step towards a future leadership role.

The Role

• Manage a broad caseload of residential property matters from instruction through to completion
• Handle freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Advise clients on transfers of equity, remortgages and other residential property transactions
• Act for a diverse client base including private individuals, investors and corporate entities
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional levels of service
• Work closely with colleagues across the wider property team on more complex matters where required
• Deliver commercially focused and practical advice throughout the transaction process
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of the Residential Property department
• Support business development initiatives and help strengthen the firm's market presence

About You

• Qualified Solicitor status with 5+ years' PQE in Residential Property
• Strong experience managing a varied residential conveyancing caseload independently
• Excellent technical knowledge of residential property transactions
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities
• A proactive and commercially aware approach
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• A genuine ambition to develop your career within a successful and growing property practice

The Benefits and How to Apply

• 25-28 days annual leave (dependent on starting level) plus bank holidays
• Company Pension
• Long term absence cover
• Professional subscriptions
• Health cash plan
• Annual pay reviews
• Two Bonus schemes – personal and department
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Supportive working environment
• Free onsite parking
• Death in service between 4x salary

Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone.

Contact: Thomas Brown, Retained Consultant

Direct Dial: 0203 918 1665 Mobile: 07495 117 132

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William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.