Job Description
Job Title: Property LawyerLocation: Haywards Heath, West SussexSalary: £50,000 – £80,000 (DOE)Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role:
Reed Specialist Legal Recruitment’s client is a well-established and highly regarded law firm based in Haywards Heath, seeking a talented Property Lawyer to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a legal professional with a passion for residential property law to work in a collaborative and socially active environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage a varied caseload of residential property matters, including sales, purchases, leases, and remortgages.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with local estate agents and clients.
* Provide high-quality legal advice and maintain excellent client care standards.
* Collaborate with a close-knit team of experienced property professionals.
* Support the firm’s expansion into commercial property work.
Candidate Profile:
* 2–10 years PQE in residential property law preferred.
* Open to Solicitors, Legal Executives (CILEx), and Licensed Conveyancers (CLC).
* Strong local knowledge and/or willingness to build local contacts.
* Comfortable working on-site with hybrid flexibility (minimum 3 days in office).
* Experience with Leap CMS is beneficial.
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Team & Culture:
* Join a property team of 3 fee earners and 3 assistants, with plans for 1:1 support once settled.
* Office of 22 staff, including Private Client, Litigation, and Corporate/Commercial teams.
* Young and enthusiastic team with a strong reputation in the local legal community.
* Social and inclusive culture – regular events, monthly quiz nights, and more.
Benefits:
* 24 days holiday + bank holidays, including 3 days at Christmas.
* Additional holiday every 3 years.
* Discretionary bonuses – Christmas (£2k Approx.) and End-of-Year (average 3–5%).
* Standard Nest pension scheme.
* Great work-life balance – standard hours 9:00–5:30.
* Hybrid working (1 Day WFH).
Apply Now:
If you're a driven property lawyer looking to join a supportive and forward-thinking firm, we’d love to hear from you.?? To apply, or submit your CV to Mark Watts at Reed Specialist Legal Recruitment