Residential Property Solicitor

Brandon James • Full-time • City of London, England, GB • £75,000 - £80,000 / year • 3d ago

A prestigious London-based law firm is looking to appoint a Residential Property Solicitor to join their highly ranked Private Real Estate team. This is a full-time, permanent position, ideal for a Residential Property Solicitor with 3-6 years' PQE who is ready to take on a varied caseload and play a central role in a successful and growing department.

As a Residential Property Solicitor, you will work closely with a Legal 500 and Chambers ranked team, advising high-net-worth individuals, family offices, companies, and trusts on premium residential property transactions. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Residential Property Solicitor seeking progression within a collaborative environment that places a strong emphasis on technical excellence and client service.

The Residential Property Solicitor's role

The successful Residential Property Solicitor will focus on high-value freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals, as well as remortgages and leasehold enfranchisement matters. You will be exposed to a wide range of complex property work involving domestic and international clients, often in collaboration with colleagues across Private Client, Family, and Commercial Real Estate teams.

Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Managing residential property transactions from instruction to completion
Advising on new build and off-plan purchases
Handling landlord and tenant matters
Liaising with tax advisors, accountants, and property agents
Supervising junior team members (where applicable)

The Residential Property Solicitor

To be considered for the Residential Property Solicitor role, candidates should meet the following criteria:

3-6 years' PQE with solid experience in residential property sales and acquisitions
Strong understanding of leasehold enfranchisement and landlord/tenant issues
Proven ability to manage transactions independently and efficiently
Experience working with high-net-worth clients and complex ownership structures
Excellent drafting, research, and interpersonal skills
Commercial awareness and enthusiasm for business development
Experience supervising junior staff is advantageous

In Return?

£75,000 - £80,000
Full-time, permanent role (35 hours/week)
Dynamic and well-regarded London office
Opportunity to work with leading property law experts
Clear career progression within a forward-thinking team

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