Associate Property Lawyer

CONNELLS GROUP; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Associate Property Lawyer with Connells Group, where you’ll manage your own caseload, handle legal documents, and receive full training to develop your legal career. This office-based role ensures collaborative growth with mentorship from experienced lawyers in a supportive environment, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Group Life Assurance

Opportunity to earn a bonus

Full support and training

Qualifications

• Recent Law graduate or experience in property sector required.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Case Management Systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload in the conveyancing process.
• Draft legal documents and maintain accurate file notes.
• Conduct pre-completion, Land Registry, and conveyancing searches.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Law Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

View more categories View less categories Contract Permanent Hours Full time Sector Housing & development ,Estate agent

Associate Property Lawyer

Kickstart Your Legal Career: Become an Associate Property Lawyer with Us!

Are you a recent Law graduate eager to start your professional journey in a supportive and structured environment? If you’re looking to build a rewarding career in property law, this could be the perfect role for you.

What you’ll do as an Associate Property Lawyer:

• Manage your own caseload, handling all aspects of the conveyancing process from instruction to completion, registration, and closure.
• Take client instructions, maintain accurate file notes, and communicate effectively with clients and third parties.
• Draft legal documents including Standard Precedent Letters, Contract Packs, Exchange and Completion letters, and Land Registry and HMRC forms.
• Conduct pre-completion, Land Registry, and conveyancing searches with precision and efficiency, ensuring all documents and funds are ready for exchange and completion.
• Handle post-completion work including applications to the Land Registry, SDLT submissions, file closures, and ledger checks.

What we’re looking for:

• A recent Law graduate or someone with experience in the property sector (essential).
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• A motivated individual who can work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with Case Management Systems and Microsoft Office is preferred but not essential.

Why join us?

• Full support and training to develop your skills as a Property Lawyer, with opportunities to become CLC Qualified.
• Day to day guidance and mentorship from an experienced Conveyancer to support your growth and confidence.
• Collaborative ‘pod’ working within teams, fostering a supportive, friendly environment where you can learn, excel, and deliver high-quality legal services.
• Opportunity to work alongside Associates, Senior Property Lawyers and your Team Manager, actively contributing to the team’s success.
• Access 24/7 to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme, Group Life Assurance and opportunity to earn a bonus

Please note: This is an office-based role to ensure full training, collaboration and professional development: remote working opportunities are not available.

Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Connells Group we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t fit perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities.