Solicitor in Kingston upon Thames

Kingston upon Thames area | Salary circa £40,000 to £60,000, or self employed with negotiated retainer plus high commission (DOE) | OTE 60K+ in both cases | Market leading independent agency

The opportunity

A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Property Solicitor to join a market leading independent agency in an in-house capacity. This role can be structured either as a salaried position or as a self employed arrangement on a retainer with high commission potential, offering genuine flexibility for the right person to structure the role in the way that suits them best.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who wants the variety and commercial exposure of working directly within a thriving agency, rather than in a traditional private practice environment.

The Role

You will provide in-house legal support across the agency's residential property transactions, working closely with the sales team to keep deals progressing smoothly and speedily.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing in-house legal advice and support across residential sales
• Managing conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion
• Liaising closely with agents, clients, lenders and other third parties to keep transactions on track
• Reviewing and drafting contracts, leases and related documentation
• Identifying and managing legal risk across the agency's transactions
• Contributing to the commercial growth of the business through efficient, client focused legal support

About You

• An experienced Residential Conveyancer with a minimum of 1 year PQE
• Comfortable working in a commercial, fast paced agency environment rather than a traditional firm
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• Confident managing your own caseload and priorities independently
• Open to either a salaried or self employed retainer structure

Why this role stands out

• The flexibility to structure the role as salaried or self employed, with high commission potential
• The chance to work in-house within a market leading, independent agency rather than private practice
• Genuine variety and direct commercial involvement in the business you're supporting
• A rare opportunity in a sector where in-house legal roles of this kind don't come up often

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from all candidates.