Property Solicitor - Remote

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Residential Property Solicitor to join their dynamic team, working remotely or in their offices. With a focus on delivering positive impacts for clients, this role offers the opportunity to handle a variety of residential property transactions. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in property law, showcasing strong communication and organizational skills. Join a top law firm that values collaboration and supports individual growth while making a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of property law experience as a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive.
• Proficient in drafting and negotiating transaction documents.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating transaction documents such as sale contracts and leases.
• Conducting due diligence, including reviewing titles and planning.

Skills

Property Law

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Initiative

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

DocuSign

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Firm Profile

gunnercooke is a Top 75 law firm recognised by over 80 industry awards. Launched in 2010, the firm has rapidly grown to over 500 lawyers across 14 global offices in the UK, US, Germany, and Austria. Our expertise covers emerging disciplines such as ESG, charity law, blockchain, and competition.

Collaboration is central to our award-winning culture. gunnercooke operates on a fee share model, allowing professionals to join as self-employed advisors, designing their own practice. We bring together ambitious, commercially-minded individuals who work in dynamic teams tailored to client needs.

Our purpose is to deliver positive impacts for clients, improve our people's lives, and leave a better world. Our charitable arm, the gunnercooke foundation, engages with communities and supports charitable organizations.

Due to continued success, our Real Estate Partner seeks a Property Associate to join in London or remotely.

The Role

We seek a Residential Property Solicitor / Legal Executive with 2+ years PQE to join our London-based Residential & Commercial Property team, working remotely.

You will be a key member, involved in fee-earning and transactions, working on a variety of residential property deals, liaising with team members, and coordinating advice across departments.

Your duties will include:

• Drafting and negotiating transaction documents such as sale contracts, leases, and agreements for lease
• Conducting due diligence, including reviewing titles, planning, and searches
• Preparing reports and managing transaction processes

The ideal candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of property transactions, handle workload independently, and have prior residential property experience.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ownership transfers
• Filing SDLT Returns
• Land Registry searches
• Completion and post-completion admin tasks
• Responding to emails and client communication
• Preparing lease reports and document summaries
• Scheduling deeds and documents
• Administrative duties such as filing, copying, and liaising with clients

This role is suitable for individuals with residential property experience seeking to develop within a top law firm.

The position can be based in our offices or remotely.

Personal Specification

Successful candidates will have:

• 2+ years of property law experience as a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe, DocuSign, etc.
• Proactive, organized, and initiative-driven
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong IT skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, Data Rooms)
• Ability to prioritize and plan work effectively

To apply, please complete the application or send your CV and cover letter to [emailprotected]