Property Solicitor - Partner

Citylife Recruitment Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Residential Property Solicitor for a senior leadership role. This position offers equity participation with a 50% profit share and a salaried option of circa £50,000 plus commission. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years PQE and be comfortable in an ABS. Responsibilities include acting as COLP, overseeing legal services, and contributing to the firm's growth. This role requires urgency due to regulatory deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience as a solicitor above 5 years PQE in a residential property context.
• Comfortable operating within an Alternative Business Structure (ABS).
• Proven client work capabilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as COLP for the ABS.
• Oversee legal services at the Director level.
• Supervise fee earners and manage files.
• Ensure compliance with SRA standards and regulations.
• Contribute to business development and client origination.
• Provide strategic input for firm growth.

Skills

SRA-authorised

Commercially minded

Client control

Decisive

Responsive

Transparent

Education

SRA PQE 5+ years

Job description

Role: Residential Property Solicitor / Partner / Director & COLP (Equity or salaried)

Location: London (flexible / hybrid or remote)

Start Date: January–February 2026

Overview

The client is an established ABS seeking an experienced solicitor to join as Equity / Salaried Partner, Director, and COLP. This is a senior leadership role with genuine equity participation, operational input, and long-term growth potential.

The firm has existing infrastructure, CMS, accounting systems, staff, and regulatory approvals in place.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as COLP for the ABS
• Director-level oversight of legal services
• Supervision of fee earners and files
• Compliance with SRA Standards & Regulations
• Contribution to business development and client origination
• Strategic input into firm growth

Equity & Financials

• Equity available : 50%
• Buy-in : (negotiable depending on experience and contribution)
• Profit share : 50% of distributable profits

Salaried

• Salary : circa £50,000 p.a 10% Commission
• Strong revenue base with immediate growth capacity

Requirements

• SRA-authorised 5 years PQE+ solicitor
• Comfortable in ABS environment
• Commercially minded
• Able to transition quickly
• Ideally brings or controls client work
• Decisive, Responsive, Transparent

Timing

Due to regulatory deadlines, candidates must be in a position to commit and progress quickly.