Property Solicitor

Essential Employment; Addlestone; Hybrid; GBP 69,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Twice weekly office attendance

Job summary

Essential Employment is seeking an experienced Property Solicitor to join a busy legal team in Addlestone on a hybrid basis. The role is part-time (26–32 hours per week) with a varied caseload across commercial property, housing matters, and mentoring of junior colleagues. Flexible working patterns available.

Apply via our website or email [e-mail] quoting OR113621. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with current Practising Certificate and SRA number.
• Strong experience in commercial property law and transactional work.
• Able to manage a varied caseload independently.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial property transactions (leases, disposals, acquisitions).
• Advise on housing matters such as Right to Buy, Shared Ownership, lease extensions.
• Draft and review legal documentation and reports.
• Provide clear legal advice to stakeholders and support decisions.
• Issue First Homes Scheme certifications.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Drafting

Negotiation

Caseload management

Education

Solicitor qualifications (SRA)

Job description

Property Solicitor

Location: Addlestone (Hybrid Working)
Contract: Part-Time (26 to 32 hours per week)
Rate: £50.00 to £54.45 per hour Umbrella (dependent on experience and agreed working pattern)

We are seeking an experienced Property Solicitor to join a busy legal team on a part-time basis. This role offers a varied caseload across commercial property, open spaces, community assets, and housing-related matters, alongside the opportunity to mentor junior colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a range of commercial property transactions, including leases, lease renewals, easements, wayleaves, disposals, and acquisitions.
• Advising on housing-related matters such as Right to Buy, Shared Ownership, lease extensions, and property acquisitions.
• Drafting and reviewing legal documentation and reports.
• Providing clear legal advice to stakeholders and supporting decision-making processes.
• Issuing First Homes Scheme certifications.
• Mentoring and supporting junior members of the legal team.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with a current Practising Certificate and valid SRA number.
• Strong experience in commercial property law and transactional work.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Working Arrangements

This is a hybrid role, with attendance at the Addlestone office ideally twice per week, including a monthly team meeting. Flexibility around working patterns can be discussed.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Property Solicitor looking for a flexible role within a collaborative and supportive legal team.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to [e-mail] the reference number. OR113621

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

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