Associate - Residential Property

Ryder Reid; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment specialist is seeking a Locum Residential Property Associate for a prestigious law firm in London. This temporary position requires managing residential property transactions and handling both private clients and banks. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of PQE and strong communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-value transactions. Apply now to join a team committed to delivering excellent client service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' PQE with strong residential property experience.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload effectively.
• Proactive team player with commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of residential property transactions.
• Act for clients and banks on property financing.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents.

Skills

Residential property transactions

Strong communication skills

Client handling

Organisational skills

Job description

Locum Residential Property Associate

Location: London

Start Date: 5th January 2026

Ryder Reid Legal is seeking a Residential Property Associate to join their top law firm client's team on a temporary basis, initially for around 3 months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing your own caseload of residential property transactions (sales, purchases, financing)
• Acting for both private clients and banks on property financing
• Drafting and negotiating transaction documents
• Handling lettings, licences, deeds of variation, and other private client matters
• Ensuring excellent client service while managing multiple time‑sensitive files

Person Specification:

• Minimum 4 years' PQE with strong residential property experience (leasehold, freehold, new builds)
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage a high‑volume caseload
• Strong communication and client‑handling skills
• Team player with drive, initiative, and commercial awareness

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on complex, high‑value transactions with a prestigious client base.

If you have the relevant experience and would like to hear more, please apply!

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.

Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For over thirty years we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest vacancies.

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