Overview
An established and highly regarded top 100 UK law firm in the South East is seeking a Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their Residential Property team. The firm is widely recognised for both the quality of its legal services and its positive working environment, with consistent recognition for excellence across multiple practice areas.
The Real Estate department is one of the largest within the business, advising on the full spectrum of property matters including landlord & tenant, development, asset management, property finance, construction, and residential conveyancing. This position is based in Brighton and sits within the residential conveyancing team, with a particular focus on the retirement living sector. You’ll be managing transactions involving the purchase of retirement properties as well as the sale of clients’ existing homes, a client group where strong communication and client care skills are essential. You will be supported by a highly experienced senior lawyer, providing opportunities for learning, development, and progression, while also managing your own caseload of quality work.
Salary: This range is provided by Oculus Legal Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Responsibilities
* The opportunity to handle a varied caseload of residential property transactions within a specialist and growing sector.
* Support from a large and collaborative Real Estate team, offering career development and mentoring.
* Exposure to complex, high-value matters and the chance to work alongside highly experienced lawyers.
* A workplace culture that values its people, with a strong commitment to wellbeing, inclusion, and long-term career growth.
* 25 days’ annual leave (plus additional days at Christmas, your birthday off, and bank holidays).
* Private healthcare and life assurance.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan options.
* Staff discounts on legal services and wider retail savings.
Qualifications
* Solicitor or Legal Executive qualified to practise in England and Wales (or equivalent).
* Experience in residential conveyancing and property transactions; strong communication and client-care skills are essential.
* Ability to manage a personal caseload and work with limited supervision in a supportive Real Estate team.
* Willingness to learn, develop, and progress within a large Real Estate practice.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
Industries
* Legal Services and Law Practice
Location
Brighton, England, United Kingdom
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