Residential Property Associate Solicitor

Simpson Judge; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A Top 100 UK law firm in Swindon is seeking an experienced Residential Property Solicitor or Senior Associate. This role involves handling diverse residential property transactions and providing expert legal advice while supporting junior staff. The firm offers a clear career development structure, generous holiday allowances, and hybrid working options, making it an ideal opportunity for professionals looking for work-life balance and professional growth.

Benefits

Bonus structure

Career development tailored to the individual

At least 25 days holiday + bank holiday + Christmas off

Life assurance policy

Additional enhanced leave

Discounted legal services

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or equivalent with at least 4 years post qualified experience in residential property.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, focused on client care.
• Strong leadership skills and experience mentoring junior staff.
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of current residential property law and conveyancing processes.

Responsibilities

• Handle a range of residential property work including sales and purchases.
• Provide practical legal advice and guide clients through the process.
• Support and mentor junior team members.
• Draft, review, and negotiate property contracts.
• Grow the business through client relationships and networking.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Leadership skills

Client care

Education

Qualified solicitor with at least 4 years post qualified experience

Job description

Overview

We're working with a Top 100 UK law firm, ranked top tier in the Legal 500, with a strong reputation for residential property. We've placed candidates here before and consistently received excellent feedback on the firm's supportive culture, collaborative environment, high-quality work, and clear internal progression opportunities. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Residential Property Solicitor and/or Senior Associate to handle a diverse range of transactions, provide expert legal advice, and grow their career within a team that values development, collaboration, and real work-life balance.

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