Residential Propertly Lawyer

Henderson Scott; England; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

Birthday leave

Annual leave – 25 days

Job summary

Henderson Scott is seeking an experienced Residential Property Lawyer to join a Bournemouth-based Land Law team. The role offers a senior position with autonomy, strong support, and clear progression.

You will manage a full caseload from instruction through post-completion, handling freehold/leasehold transactions, sales and purchases, and land matters with a client-focused approach and high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 4+ PQE.
• Experience managing a full residential property caseload.
• Technically strong across Residential Property and Land Law.
• Able to work toward billing and performance targets.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communicator with a client-focused approach.
• Mentor junior lawyers and staff where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own residential property caseload from instruction to post-completion.
• Progress matters efficiently while maintaining high standards of client care.
• Handle freehold/leasehold transactions, sales and purchases, and land matters.
• Ensure files and case management systems are maintained accurately.
• Identify opportunities to develop client relationships and business.

Skills

Client communication

Billing targets

Client relationships

Attention to detail

Education

Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Residential Property Lawyer - Bournemouth

Location: Bournemouth
Experience: 4+ PQE
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Full Remuneration Package: £60,000+ DOE
Working Arrangement: Hybrid / Remote Working Available

A well-established and progressive law firm is seeking an experienced Residential Property Lawyer to join its dedicated Land Law team in Bournemouth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Residential Property Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join a highly experienced team, managing a full caseload with a high degree of autonomy while benefiting from strong support and genuine career progression.

The Role

You will manage your own residential property caseload from initial instruction through to post-completion, ensuring matters are progressed efficiently while maintaining excellent standards of client care.

Your work will include:

• Freehold and leasehold residential transactions
• Sales and purchases
• Residential property and land matters
• Managing transactions from instruction through to completion and post-completion
• Dealing with clients, estate agents and other professional contacts
• Ensuring files and case management systems are maintained accurately

You will also be expected to:

• Work towards billing, time recording and fee targets
• Maintain strong and lasting client relationships
• Provide clear, practical advice throughout transactions
• Support and guide junior lawyers and support staff where appropriate
• Contribute to business development, networking and marketing activity
• Identify opportunities to develop new and existing client relationships
• Play an active role in the continued growth of the team

About You

The ideal candidate will be:

• A qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 4+ PQE
• Experienced in managing a full residential property caseload with minimal supervision
• Technically strong across Residential Property and Land Law
• Comfortable working towards billing and performance targets
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• A strong communicator with a client-focused approach
• Confident working independently while contributing positively to a wider team
• Commercially aware and proactive in developing client relationships

Experience of mentoring or providing guidance to junior lawyers and support staff would be advantageous, as would previous business development or networking experience.

What's On Offer

• £60,000+ full remuneration package DOE
• Hybrid / remote working available following probation
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional birthday leave
• Employer pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Health Cash Plan
• 24/7 remote GP service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff legal discounts
• Performance/discretionary bonus opportunities
• Training and professional development support
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Residential Property Lawyer looking for a senior position within a growing and well-supported team, offering flexibility, quality work and long-term progression.