Opportunity: Land & Property Lawyer - Residential Property Focus (5+ PQE)
Location: Crewkerne (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Up to £95,000 + Bonus
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a well-established and highly respected regional law firm with a strong presence across Dorset and Somerset, at an exciting point in its growth journey.
The role is a succession hire following the retirement of a senior Partner, meaning you will inherit an established and active caseload alongside long-standing client relationships from day one.
The firm is expanding and evolving, and this role offers something increasingly rare in the market: real scope to shape your position, influence how the team develops and progress your career in a way that reflects your strengths and ambitions. Whether you're looking to step into an Senior Associate position or progress towards Salaried Partner level, there is flexibility here to mould the role around the right person.
You'll be joining a supportive and collaborative Land & Property team where quality of work, autonomy and long-term relationships with clients are genuinely valued.
The Role:
As a key member of the Land & Property team, you'll take ownership of a varied residential property and land-focused caseload, handling matters from instruction through to post-completion with minimal supervision.
You'll be trusted with responsibility from day one, including:
Managing a full residential property caseload independently
Working to billing and time-recording targets
Supporting and mentoring junior team members, including trainees and support staff
Playing an active role in business development and local networking
Building and maintaining strong client relationships across the local market
Contributing to the wider growth and development of the department
A broader understanding of land law and rural property work would be highly advantageous, along with a genuine interest in the local area and market.
What We Are Looking For:
We're keen to speak with experienced Property Lawyers who are looking for more than just another fee-earning role. You'll ideally bring:
5+ years' PQE as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
Strong background in residential property and land law
Confidence managing your own caseload with limited supervision
Experience (or appetite) for supervising and supporting junior colleagues
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines
A proactive approach to business development and networking
Excellent communication skills and a professional, client-focused approach
Confidence using case management systems and digital dictation tools
A genuine interest in building long-term client and community relationships
Local market knowledge or a connection to the Dorset/Somerset area would be a real advantage but not essential for the right person.
What Is on Offer:
25-30 days holiday plus bank holidays (plus a half-day for your birthday)
Enhanced pension scheme
Discretionary bonus scheme
Life assurance 4x salary
Health cash plan
Private health insurance
A genuinely supportive and social team culture
Clear opportunities for progression
Why This Role?
This is a chance to join a firm that is investing in its future and actively growing its property offering. You won't be stepping into a rigid or overly prescriptive structure - instead, you'll have the freedom to make your mark, develop your practice and play a key role in shaping the direction of the team.
If you're looking for a platform where you can combine autonomy, progression and high-quality work within a down-to-earth and supportive environment, this could be exactly the right next step.
Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.
*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities