Residential Property Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Chatham; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Legal 500 firm seeks a Senior Residential Property Solicitor in Chatham. This role offers a chance to expand a prestigious residential property team, manage a varied caseload, and engage in business development. With a culture of excellence and strong career progression, it's ideal for an experienced solicitor looking for autonomy and flexibility in their work.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Clear career progression pathways

Flexibility between office and remote working

Qualifications

• Qualified Residential Property Lawyer with 5+ years PQE.
• Strong technical expertise across the full conveyancing lifecycle.
• Experience in the Kent market preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-quality caseload including sales, purchases, and lease transactions.
• Involve in business development and marketing to enhance market presence.
• Establish and grow the residential property team.

Skills

Technical expertise

Client-focused mindset

Business development skills

Networking skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Residential Property Lawyer (Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer)

5+ years PQE

Job description

Senior Residential Property Solicitor - Chatham, Kent

Exciting opportunity to join a leading Legal 500 firm with a highly ranked conveyancing practice.

Are you an experienced Residential Property Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career? This well-established and prestigious firm, embedded in the Kent community, is seeking a Senior Residential Property Solicitor (5+ years PQE) to expand their residential property presence in Chatham.

Why join this firm?

• A Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked firm with an outstanding reputation in property law.
• A strong platform for career progression in a forward-thinking and dynamic environment.
• A culture of excellence, collaboration, and professional development.
• Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

The Role :

This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned Residential Property Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer to establish and grow the firm's residential property team in Chatham.

You will handle a varied and high-quality caseload, including : Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, New build transactions, Ownership transfers and lease extensions, Re-mortgages and equity release, Help-to-buy and shared ownership transactions, Residential lettings for landlords and tenants, Plot sales and investment purchases.

Beyond managing cases, you will play a pivotal role in business development and marketing initiatives to strengthen the firm's market presence in Chatham. This position offers autonomy and a clear path for professional growth.

The Ideal Candidate :

• A qualified Residential Property Lawyer (Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer) with 5+ years PQE.

Strong technical expertise across the full conveyancing lifecycle.

• A commercially aware and client-focused mindset.
• Excellent business development and networking skills.
• Experience working in the Kent market is desirable.
• A team player with strong communication and organisational skills.

What's on Offer?

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• A genuine meritocracy with clear career progression pathways.
• The chance to take ownership of a growing department in a supportive firm.
• A mix of office and remote working for greater flexibility.