Land and Property Solicitor

Legal Southwest; South Somerset; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday half-day

Discretionary bonus

Contributory pension

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Remote working after probation

Social events

Flexible working

Career progression to Salaried Partner

Job summary

Legal Southwest Ltd in Somerset is seeking an experienced Land and Property Lawyer to join its property department in Crewkerne. The role focuses on residential conveyancing and land law, managing a broad caseload from instruction to post-completion, and delivering clear legal advice with high standards of client care.

Applications are invited from solicitors or chartered legal executives with five years PQE.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitors or Chartered Legal Executives with PQE in property law.
• Minimum five years PQE in property law.
• Strong knowledge of residential property and land law.
• Ability to manage a full property caseload independently.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle competing priorities.
• Proactive, commercially aware and client-focused.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of residential property and land transactions end to end.
• Provide clear, practical legal advice to clients on property matters.
• Handle transactions independently while maintaining high standards of client care.
• Work toward billing and time recording targets.
• Support and mentor trainee lawyers and legal staff.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and professional contacts.
• Contribute to business development, networking and marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure efficient delivery of legal services.

Skills

Residential property

Land law

Client liaison

Time management

Tools

Case management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

An established and highly regarded law firm in Somerset is seeking an experienced Land and Property Lawyer to join its successful property department in Crewkerne.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious legal professional looking to develop their career within a supportive and progressive firm, with opportunities available from Associate through to Salaried Partner level.

The Role

The position will involve managing a broad range of property transactions, with a particular emphasis on residential conveyancing and land law.

• Managing a varied caseload of residential property and land transactions from instruction through to post-completion.
• Providing clear, practical legal advice to clients on property-related matters.
• Handling transactions independently while maintaining high standards of client care.
• Working towards agreed billing and time recording targets.
• Supporting and mentoring trainee lawyers and legal support staff where appropriate.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients and professional contacts.
• Supporting business development, networking and marketing initiatives.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the efficient delivery of legal services.

About You

Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors or Chartered Legal Executives with a minimum of five years’ post-qualification experience in property law.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong technical knowledge of residential property and land law.
• Proven experience managing a full property caseload independently.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities effectively.
• Confidence using case management systems and Microsoft Office.
• A proactive, commercially aware and client-focused approach.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High standards of professionalism, integrity and attention to detail.

Experience supervising junior colleagues, handling broader land law matters or undertaking business development would be advantageous.

Knowledge of the local property market or existing connections within Somerset would also be beneficial.

Salary & Benefits

The firm offers a competitive salary, dependent on experience, together with an attractive benefits package including:

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (full-time entitlement).
• Additional half-day leave for your birthday.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Health cash plan.
• Remote working opportunities following probation.
• Regular social events.
• Flexible working arrangements, including part-time opportunities.
• Excellent career progression, with opportunities up to Salaried Partner level.