Associate Solicitor Residential Property

Simpson Judge; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier UK law firm in Scotland seeks an experienced Residential Property Solicitor to handle a diverse range of residential property transactions. The role emphasizes providing expert legal advice in a supportive, collaborative environment. Candidates should be qualified solicitors with at least 3 years of experience and strong interpersonal and leadership skills. The firm offers a robust bonus structure, career development, hybrid working options, and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

Bonus structure

Career development

At least 25 days holiday

Life assurance policy

Hybrid working arrangements

Discounted legal services

Qualifications

• At least 3 years post-qualification experience in residential property.
• Ability to handle varied and demanding caseloads.
• Knowledge of residential property law and conveyancing processes.

Responsibilities

• Handle a range of residential property work including sales, purchases, and remortgages.
• Provide practical legal advice to clients.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts.
• Support and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Overview

We're working with a Top 100 UK law firm, ranked top tier in the Legal 500, with a strong reputation for residential property. We've placed candidates here before and consistently received excellent feedback on the firm's supportive culture, collaborative environment, high-quality work, and clear internal progression opportunities. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Residential Property Solicitor and/or Senior Associate to handle a diverse range of transactions, provide expert legal advice, and grow their career within a team that values development, collaboration, and real work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Handle a range of residential property work, including sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, leasehold/freehold matters, plot sales, and buy-to-let.
• Give practical legal advice to clients and guide them through the process from start to finish.
• Work with lenders, estate agents, surveyors, and other parties to keep transactions moving smoothly.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other property documents, making sure everything is legally sound.
• Support and mentor junior team members on cases and legal issues.
• Keep accurate records, track progress, and make sure deadlines are met.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide a seamless service for clients.
• Help grow the business through networking, client relationships, and cross-selling services.
• Stay up to date with property law and market changes to give the best advice.

Experience & Qualifications Required

• Qualified solicitor or equivalent with at least 3 years post-qualification experience in residential property
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with a strong focus on client care and satisfaction
• Strong leadership skills, with experience in supervising and mentoring junior staff
• High level of attention to detail and ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Ability to handle a varied and demanding caseload while maintaining exceptional client service
• Knowledge of the latest developments in residential property law and conveyancing processes

In Return

• Bonus structure
• Career development - clear structure upon joining the firm tailored to you
• At least 25 days holiday + bank holiday + Christmas off + buy or sell 1 week
• Life assurance policy
• Additional enhanced leave
• Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements with a focus on work life balance
• Discounted legal services
• Loads more

Note: For more details please contact the recruiter or HR representative.