Senior Associate | Residential Property | Tunbridge Wells, Kent | Hybrid
Some residential property roles are about volume. This one is about quality, leadership and building your reputation in the high-value market.
A leading regional firm in Tunbridge Wells is looking for a Senior Associate to join its established Residential Property team. This is a role suited to someone already working within a recognised regional or City firm, handling high-value residential matters and ready to step into a more senior, influential position.
You won’t just be running files here. You’ll be helping shape the team, mentoring junior lawyers and playing a key role in maintaining the high standards the department is known for.
The opportunity
You’ll step into a well-resourced team handling premium residential property work across the South East, often acting for high-net-worth clients on complex, high-value transactions.
Expect to be involved in:
* High-value freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
* Acting for HNW individuals on complex residential matters
* Advising on registered and unregistered titles
* Supporting and mentoring junior lawyers and support staff
* Helping maintain best practice and technical standards across the team
* Building strong client relationships and contributing to long-term growth
You’ll be trusted to lead from the front while still having the support of experienced colleagues and strong internal systems.
Why this role stands out
* High-quality, high-value residential property work
* A genuine senior position with mentoring and leadership responsibility
* Join a respected team known for attracting strong lawyers from leading firms
* Well-structured support with efficient systems and workflows
* Hybrid working and a sensible approach to work-life balance
* Clear long-term progression within a highly regarded regional practice
About you
* Senior Associate level Residential Property Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer
* Background in a recognised regional or City firm
* Strong experience handling high-value residential property transactions
* Confident mentoring and supporting junior colleagues
* Professional, detail-focused and comfortable working with demanding clients
If you’re a senior residential property lawyer looking to step into a leadership role within a respected Tunbridge Wells team, this is a move that offers both quality work and long-term progression.