Senior Lawyer (Property and Housing) with management responsibilities in Huntingdon

Location: Huntingdon, Shefford or Northampton
Salary: £52,415.28 – £60,030.15 DOE
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time/Part-Time (minimum 30 hours)

Are you a motivated and enthusiastic property lawyer looking to take the next step in your career? We have an exciting opportunity for a solicitor with a mix of residential conveyancing and commercial property experience to join our supportive team. We deal with an interesting variety of work from our local authority shareholder clients and other not-for-profit organisations. Our ideal candidate is commercially minded, enjoys building long lasting relationships with clients and thrives on problem solving. We work in a collaborative environment where everyone’s contributions are valued and where you can make a real difference to the local community.

About the Role

You will:

• Be the lead lawyer on a varied and interesting caseload of residential and commercial property matters (including Right to Buys and Shared Ownership Leases).
• Provide support to principal lawyers on more complex commercial property transactions.
• Manage a small team and supervise the work of paralegals, fostering their growth and development.
• Work closely with colleagues to deliver high-quality legal services to our clients.

This role is ideal for a lawyer seeking to advance their career and would be an excellent step towards more senior management.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has proven experience of handling their own caseload of residential conveyancing matters (ideally to include Right to Buy and Shared Ownership Leases).
• Is passionate about teaching, mentoring, and passing on knowledge to others.
• Is pro-active, understands the importance of excellent client care and who thrives on a challenging and varied caseload.
• Enjoys working as part of a team and contributing to a positive, client-focused culture.

For a copy of the Job Description please click here.

About Pathfinder Legal Services

Pathfinder Legal Services Ltd was established in 2015 as an ‘Alternative Business Structure’ (ABS) and we are wholly owned by public bodies. We pride ourselves on serving our communities with resilience and enthusiasm. Working for public sector and not for profit clients is our focus. A significant proportion of the work we carry out will be for local authorities; however, we have over recent years grown our client base to include more than one hundred organisations across the public and not-for profit sectors. Our clients include Integrated Care Boards, Foundation Trusts, Charities and Fire Services.

Why Join Us?

• A supportive team environment that encourages personal and professional growth.
• Exposure to varied and interesting work that makes a real difference to the community.
• Opportunities for career progression and development.
• Local Government Pension Scheme – considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates.
• Flexible working arrangements – we offer flexible hours and hybrid working arrangements.
• Family friendly policies including excellent Maternity, Paternity and Adoption entitlements.
• An exceptional Employee Assistance Program.
• A generous minimum annual leave entitlement of 25 days (rising on 5- and 10-years’ service) plus public holidays, with the option to purchase additional annual leave.

To apply for this position please send your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the Person Specification to recruitment@pathfinderlegal.co.uk. When applying, please quote reference ‘PRO-033’.

Closing date for applications: 13/02/2026

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