At a Glance
- Tasks: Act on high-value residential acquisitions and manage a busy caseload of transactions.
- Company: Join a Tier 1 residential property practice in London, advising UHNW clients.
- Benefits: Work in a sophisticated environment with a focus on premium transactions.
- Other info: Strong profiles outside the PQE range will be considered.
- Why this job: Engage in complex second-hand acquisitions and bespoke title arrangements.
- Qualifications: 4+ PQE in residential property from a reputable Legal-500 London firm required.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Tier 1 residential property practice is looking to add a Residential Property Senior Associate 4+ PQE to its London team. Strong profiles outside of this range will be considered. The team advises UHNW individuals, families, property companies and private banks on a broad range of premium residential property transactions across prime central London and regional England. The work is sophisticated and fast‑paced, with a growing emphasis on complex second‑hand acquisitions, including listed buildings and bespoke title arrangements, alongside selective new‑build matters.
Key aspects of the role include:
- Acting on high‑value residential acquisitions and disposals, typically ranging from £5m to £20m
- Handling freehold and leasehold transactions, including complex title structures
- Advising on residential financing, acting for both borrowers and lenders
- Managing lender requirements, enquiries and conditions, including refinances
- Drafting and negotiating transactional documentation, including contracts, transfers and ancillary agreements
- Preparing detailed Reports on Title tailored to sophisticated private clients and advisers
- Advising on and managing lettings, licences to assign, underlet and alter, and deeds of variation
- Preparing and submitting SDLT forms and managing post‑completion registrations
- Conducting and overseeing AML, client onboarding and compliance processes
- Managing a busy, time‑sensitive caseload, with significant responsibility for day‑to‑day file control and client communication
This position suits a commercially minded associate who is highly organised, confident dealing directly with premium clients, and comfortable operating in a high‑quality residential practice. Applicants should have strong residential property experience gained within a reputable Legal‑500 London firm.
4+ PQE Residential Property Solicitor employer: Henderson Scott Limited
This Tier 1 firm is located in London and focuses on premium residential property transactions. The team advises ultra-high-net-worth individuals and offers a dynamic work environment with significant client interaction.
