Residential Propertly Lawyer

Henderson Scott Limited; Lower Blandford St Mary; Híbrido; GBP 54.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health plan

Pension

Life assurance

Birthday leave

Employee discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Henderson Scott Limited in Bournemouth is seeking a Senior Residential Property Lawyer to join our Land Law team. You will manage your own caseload from instruction through post‑completion, delivering high‑quality advice with autonomy and strong support from an experienced team.

The role offers a full remuneration package, hybrid/remote flexibility after probation, and clear progression for a solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 4+ PQE. Excellent client service is essential.

Formación

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 4+ PQE.
• Experience managing a full residential property caseload with minimal supervision.
• Technically strong across Residential Property and Land Law.
• Comfortable working towards billing and performance targets.
• Strong organisation with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent client communication and relationship management.

Responsabilidades

• Manage own residential property caseload from instruction through post-completion.
• Handle freehold/leasehold transactions, sales and purchases, and land matters.
• Maintain files and case management systems accurately.
• Meet billing/time-recording targets and contribute to fee targets.
• Support junior lawyers and staff and participate in business development.

Conocimientos

Residential property

Client communication

Billing targets

Team mentorship

Educación

Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Descripción del empleo

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.