A top national firm is looking for a Senior Associate to join its highly regarded London real estate team, with a clear route towards partnership.
The Role You will be responsible for managing a broad range of residential property matters from initial instruction through to post-completion, including:
- Freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals.
- High-value residential purchases and sales.
- Remortgages and refinancing transactions.
- Transfers of equity and complex title matters.
- Advising on ownership structures, SDLT considerations and property-related issues where appropriate.
- Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and other professional advisers to ensure transactions progress efficiently.
- Providing pragmatic, commercially focused advice tailored to clients' objectives.
- Managing transactions proactively to meet demanding timescales while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
- Working closely with colleagues across other practice areas to provide a seamless cross-departmental service.
- Supporting business development initiatives, nurturing referral relationships and contributing to the continued success of the residential property team.
- Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and support staff where appropriate.
The Successful Candidate You will have:
- A minimum of 7 years' PQE specialising in residential property.
- A strong track record of independently managing a busy and varied conveyancing caseload from instruction through to completion.
- Experience acting on high-value and complex residential transactions.
- Excellent technical knowledge of residential conveyancing law and procedure.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and professional contacts.
- Strong commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to problem solving.
- Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
- A meticulous eye for detail and commitment to delivering work of the highest standard.
- Confidence working within a fast-paced, client-driven environment.
- Proficiency with case management systems and modern legal technology.
- A proactive, personable and collaborative approach, with a genuine commitment to providing an exceptional client experience.
This would suit a real estate solicitor at around 7 years' PQE who wants a senior role in a collaborative, ambitious team.
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Senior Associate - Real Estate - 6 years PQE in London employer: Douglas Scott Global Recruitment
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