Residential Property Lawyer - Christchurch (Hybrid Working Available)
A thriving, modern law firm on the South Coast is looking to welcome an experienced Residential Property Solicitor, FCILEx or Licensed Conveyancer to its dynamic team in Christchurch. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual who values client care, teamwork, and professional growth in a friendly and supportive environment.
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The Role
You will join a highly regarded Residential Property team, taking ownership of your own diverse caseload while supervising and supporting a paralegal. You'll handle a full range of matters including:
* Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
* Transfers of equity
* Remortgages
* New builds
* Shared ownership
* Lease extensions and property finance
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to business development, nurture junior team members, and play a key role in maintaining the firm's excellent reputation.
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What the Firm Looks For
Applicants should demonstrate the firm's core values and have:
* A consistently friendly, approachable and can-do attitude
* Clear, jargon-free communication with clients and colleagues
* A calm, organised approach even under pressure
* Confidence using modern IT systems and legal software
* A team-oriented mindset with a supportive and nurturing approach
* A genuine pride in their work and the ability to take ownership of client issues
* Strong interpersonal skills and client contact management
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Essential Skills & Experience
* Qualified Solicitor, FCILEx or CLC with significant residential conveyancing experience
* Excellent organisational and time management skills
* Experience supervising and supporting junior staff or paralegals
* Strong verbal and written communication at all levels
* Able to run a caseload independently while maintaining attention to detail
* Demonstrated ability to meet/exceed targets
* Experience in marketing, networking, and business development
* Proactive in identifying client needs and cross-referring to other teams
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Desirable Attributes
* Sees beyond immediate tasks to identify longer-term client opportunities
* Takes pride in selling on service and values, not just price
* Enjoys winning new work and following up on viable client enquiries
* Demonstrates leadership by managing and supporting team performance
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If you're an experienced residential conveyancer looking to take the next step in your career within a progressive, values-driven team, this role offers genuine autonomy, support and long-term growth.