Are you a motivated and experienced residential property professional seeking to advance your career with a leading law firm? This is an excellent opportunity for a Residential Property Senior Associate to join a leading specialist property and commercial practice. You will play a pivotal role within the Residential Conveyancing department, supporting a diverse client base and progressing your professional development.
Key Responsibilities in Residential Property Law
* Managing your own caseload of residential property transactions, including sales, purchases, transfers of equity, shared ownership, remortgage, right to buy, and new build matters.
* Drafting and reviewing property-related legal documentation and contracts.
* Completing property due diligence, title reviews, and conducting searches, preparing clear reports for clients as required.
* Liaising directly with clients, colleagues, estate agents, lenders, and other professionals to ensure efficient transaction progress.
* Overseeing post-completion work such as registrations, SDLT submissions, and maintaining compliance records.
* Maintaining full compliance with all legal, regulatory, and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) procedures and requirements.
Essential Skills & Experience for Residential Property Associates
* Minimum of five years’ PQE experience in residential property.
* Strong working knowledge of current residential conveyancing law and practice.
* Excellent client service, communication, and relationship-building skills.
* Demonstrable drafting, negotiation, analytical, and organisational skills.
* Proficiency in legal case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
* Ability to work both collaboratively within a busy team and independently with minimal supervision.
* Flexibility and adaptability in managing a varied and dynamic workload.
Career Development, Benefits & Opportunities at a Leading Residential Property Firm
* Clear path for professional growth and long-term career progression within a respected legal practice.
* Exposure to high-quality, diverse property transactions.
* Supportive team environment with mentoring, ongoing training, and continuous professional development.
* Competitive salary and benefits package tailored to experience and skills.
Location & Working Arrangements
* Role based from our modern offices with flexible working and potential for hybrid arrangements, depending on business needs.
* Suitably located for candidates based within commutable distance to the firm’s regional branches.
If you are an ambitious residential property professional eager to take your next step in a dynamic property team, we invite you to apply and join a firm where your contribution will be recognised and valued.