Residential Property Associate Solicitor

Simpson Judge; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Swindon is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate in Residential Property with 4+ years of experience. The role involves handling transactions, mentoring junior staff, and providing top-tier legal advice. The firm offers competitive salaries, bonuses, and a focus on work-life balance with flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Bonus structure

Career development opportunities

25+ days holiday

Life assurance policy

Hybrid and flexible working

Discounted legal services

Qualifications

• 4+ years post-qualified experience in residential property.
• Strong leadership skills with supervisory experience.
• Strong focus on client satisfaction and care.

Responsibilities

• Handle a range of residential property work.
• Give legal advice and guide clients through processes.
• Draft and negotiate contracts and property documents.
• Support and mentor junior team members.
• Keep accurate records and track progress.
• Collaborate with others for seamless client service.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Client care

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Qualified solicitor or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Associate/Senior Associate, 4+ PQE

Department: Residential Property

Salary: £65K - £80k

Hours: full time

Location: Swindon. Hybrid 3 days in the office a week. Flexibility can be provided.

Job Reference: CWS515

Responsibilities

• Handle a range of residential property work, including sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, leasehold/freehold matters, plot sales, and buy-to-let.
• Give practical legal advice to clients and guide them through the process from start to finish.
• Work with lenders, estate agents, surveyors, and other parties to keep transactions moving smoothly.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other property documents, making sure everything is legally sound.
• Support and mentor junior team members on cases and legal issues.
• Keep accurate records, track progress, and make sure deadlines are met.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide a seamless service for clients.
• Help grow the business through networking, client relationships, and cross-selling services.
• Stay up to date with property law and market changes to give the best advice.

Experience & Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or equivalent with at least 4 years post-qualified experience in residential property
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with a strong focus on client care and satisfaction
• Strong leadership skills, with experience in supervising and mentoring junior staff
• High level of attention to detail and ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Ability to handle a varied and demanding caseload while maintaining exceptional client service
• Knowledge of the latest developments in residential property law and conveyancing processes

In Return

• Bonus structure
• Career development - clear structure upon joining the firm tailored to you
• At least 25 days holiday + bank holiday + Christmas off + buy or sell 1 week
• Life assurance policy
• Additional enhanced leave
• Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements with a focus on work life balance
• Discounted legal services
• Loads more

For more details please contact: Cait.woodrow-smith @ (url removed)

Residential property. Conveyancing. Residential solicitor. Senior associate. Property transactions. Sales and purchases. Remortgages. Transfers of equity. Leasehold. Freehold. Buy-to-let. Legal advice. Client-focused. Mentoring. Case management. Property law. Career progression. Work-life balance. Hybrid working. Professional development. Top 100 law firm. Legal 500. Business development. Collaboration. Networking. Bonus