Property Solicitor - Residential & Commercial

Magpie Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing law practice is seeking a Property Solicitor to provide expert legal advice on residential and commercial property matters. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload and build client relationships while contributing to the firm's growth. Ideal candidates have a minimum of one year’s experience in property law and a current practising certificate. This role offers excellent resources, training plans, and a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Access to excellent legal resources

Structured personal training plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year’s practical experience in property law.
• Expert knowledge in leases, SDLT, and development work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver legal advice and manage client matters from opening to closing.
• Conduct legal research and delegate fee-earning work to colleagues.
• Develop new business through estimates and follow-ups.
• Raise the practice’s profile through networking.

Skills

Property law expertise

Client relationship management

Legal research

Communication skills

Education

Qualified solicitor or equivalent

Job description

Property Solicitor - Residential & Commercial

Location: Leatherhead

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £35,000 - £55,000 - Dependant on experience

Our client, an established and growing law practice in Surrey, is looking for a skilled Property Solicitor to join their dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity to manage a varied caseload and develop your career within a supportive and well‑resourced environment.

Position Overview

As a Property Solicitor, you will be central to the practice’s success. You will provide expert legal advice to a range of clients on residential and commercial property matters. The role involves managing cases independently while also contributing to the practice’s growth by building client relationships and raising its profile.

Responsibilities

• Deliver legal advice and manage client matters from opening to closing.
• Conduct legal research and delegate fee‑earning work to colleagues.
• Develop new business by providing estimates and following up on leads.
• Raise the practice’s profile through networking and building relationships.
• Contribute to internal training and your own professional development.

Requirements

• A qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with a current practising certificate.
• A minimum of one year’s practical experience in property law.
• Able to manage a full caseload of cases without supervision.
• Experience in both residential and commercial conveyancing.
• Expert knowledge in areas like leases, SDLT, and development work.
• An approachable, collaborative, and resilient working style.

Benefits

• Free on‑site parking.
• Access to excellent legal resources and subscriptions.
• A structured plan for your personal training and development.
• You will join a supportive and collaborative team that values respect and innovation.
• The practice promotes a positive and professional work environment where everyone works together to achieve collective success.

How to Apply

If you are a skilled Property Solicitor looking to advance your career and have the experience to succeed in this role, we would like to hear from you. Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience to (url removed).