Senior Associate Solicitor, Residential Property, Epsom

TWM Solicitors in Epsom seeks a Senior Associate to manage all aspects of residential property work. The role involves handling delegated matters from Partners or developing a personal caseload based on experience and ability. TWM Solicitors is a leading legal practice in Surrey and the Southeast, with a rich history. Our teams provide a full spectrum of legal services, focusing on quality, practicality, and cost-effectiveness for individuals, businesses, and organizations. We are committed to high client service standards, collaboration, and innovative problem-solving. Recognized by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, we value an inclusive, supportive workplace that fosters learning, development, and career progression.

Department Purpose

Our goal is to deliver outstanding client service through expert advice on Residential Property matters, ensuring high satisfaction. We foster a supportive, proactive team environment to achieve this.

Role Overview

The role involves fee-earning activities, contributing to department profitability, and meeting KPIs. The successful candidate will handle residential property matters, manage delegated work, or develop their own caseload, and collaborate with other departments to support firm growth.

Impact and Responsibilities

• Assist in meeting fee targets by advising clients and supporting other departments.
• Handle client matters independently.
• Maintain and develop a client/referrer base aligned with the firm’s values.
• Understand the firm's broader business context.
• Contribute to management, marketing, and practice development activities.
• Supervise junior staff and delegate tasks appropriately.
• Show initiative in practice development.
• Provide excellent service and go the extra mile for colleagues and clients.
• Maintain high commercial awareness and financial control, including cash flow and billing.
• Support during absences of other fee earners.
• Work outside normal hours if necessary and travel for client meetings as required.
• Contribute to internal procedures and promote good file management.
• Maintain professional knowledge and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Honours degree + LPC, training contract, and PSC; or SQE + relevant experience; or CILEX to Fellow level + LPC + PSC. Admitted as a solicitor by the SRA.

Personal Qualities and Skills

• High technical competence in residential property law.
• Confidence and respect from colleagues and partners.
• Achievement of or progress towards senior associate targets.
• Established client/referrer base.
• Understanding of the firm’s business beyond the immediate team.
• Willingness to assist outside own practice area and participate in firm activities.
• Good management skills, initiative, and commitment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and with IT proficiency.
• Knowledge of professional conduct rules, conflicts, confidentiality, and client relations.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Practice Evolve or similar systems.
• Strong online research skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary, annual reviews, death in service, interest-free season ticket loan, paid memberships, long service rewards, private medical, life assurance, sick pay, cycle scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing initiatives, enhanced parental leave, and development opportunities.

Location

Based in Epsom with travel to other offices including Guildford, Leatherhead, Reigate, and Wimbledon.

Equal Opportunities

TWM Solicitors is an Equal Opportunities Employer. No agency applications accepted.