Residential Property Lawyer
Location: Bristol or Gloucester Job Type: Up to £70,000 Experience: 3+ years’ PQE preferred
About the Firm
Our client is a specialist residential property law firm with a strong national presence and particular expertise across London and the South of England.
With over 15 years of success, the firm has built an excellent reputation within the conveyancing market, supported by an established network of high-net-worth clients, estate agents and broker introducers. Its achievements include national and regional recognition at the ESTA Awards and being named Conveyancing Firm of the Year at the British Conveyancing Awards.
You will be joining a friendly, dynamic team of over 70 property professionals, with the opportunity to develop your expertise and play an important role in the continued growth of the business.
The Role
The successful candidate will manage a varied residential property caseload while working closely with a dedicated team of paralegals and assistants.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing residential freehold and leasehold sales and purchases.
- Handling lease extensions, remortgages and transfers of equity.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with estate agents and mortgage broker introducers.
- Working collaboratively with paralegals and legal assistants to deliver an efficient, high-quality service.
- Providing guidance and support to junior team members where required.
- Contributing to the continued development and success of the residential property department.
Requirements
- Ideally, 3+ years’ PQE in residential property, although candidates with relevant conveyancing experience will also be considered.
- Strong technical knowledge of residential conveyancing, including freehold and leasehold transactions.
- Experience handling a varied property caseload, including sales, purchases, lease extensions, remortgages and transfers of equity.
- Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
- The ability to work collaboratively and support junior colleagues.
- A proactive approach, with the ambition to develop professionally and progress within the firm.
Benefits and Package
The firm offers a competitive package, flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on employee wellbeing and career development.
Benefits include:
- Attractive bonus scheme.
- Hybrid working following probation.
- Nine-day fortnight flexible working scheme.
- 32 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays.
- Additional day off for your birthday.
- Four additional paid days off over the Christmas closure.
- Flexible holiday scheme.
- Health and wellbeing programme, including healthcare benefits and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Free gym access and fitness classes.
- Paid charity volunteering days.
- Car leasing scheme, cycle-to-work scheme and shopping discounts.
- Long-service awards, including a one-month paid sabbatical after every 10 years.
- Regular team socials, parties and charity events.
- Genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.
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