Residential Property Lawyer

Harrison Clark Rickerbys; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Cambridge seeks an ambitious Residential Property Lawyer to join their team. This role involves advising on a range of residential property matters, delivering exceptional client service, and supporting business development. The firm offers a supportive environment with flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health and wellness perks

Qualifications

• Ideally a 2+ PQE lawyer with a strong background in residential property.
• Ability to manage a caseload with minimal supervision.
• Organized, ambitious, with keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Advise on various Residential Property transactional issues.
• Deliver exceptional client service.
• Contribute positively to a dynamic team.

Skills

Client management

Teamworking

Technical skills

Drafting skills

Commercial awareness

Education

2+ PQE Solicitor

CILEX lawyer

Licensed Conveyancer

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and client-focused Residential Property Lawyer to join our successful team in Cambridge.

Our Residential Property team provides legal advice on a wide range of non-contentious, residential property matters including sales and purchases, re-mortgages, transfers of equity, voluntary first registrations, and lease extensions.

They work closely as a team, sharing work and knowledge to meet our clients' high standards.

We pride ourselves on the excellent level of service we provide through bespoke advice and attention to detail. Building strong relationships with our clients and understanding their specific needs is central to our work. Each transaction is supported by a dedicated lawyer and support assistant, ensuring efficient and personalized service. Our manageable caseloads allow us to complete most transactions faster than the national average.

We operate electronically, and remote working is possible and sometimes encouraged, though we ask for at least 3 days in the office per week, considering team and client needs.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Advise on various issues within Residential Property transactional work.
2. Deliver exceptional client service.
3. Contribute positively to a dynamic team.
4. Maintain and develop knowledge of Residential Property issues, sharing insights with colleagues.
5. Identify and develop referral opportunities internally and externally, actively participating in business development.

About You:

• Ideally a 2+ PQE Solicitor, CILEX lawyer, or Licensed Conveyancer.
• Strong background in residential property.
• Ability to manage a caseload with minimal supervision.
• Excellent teamworking and client management skills.
• Strong technical and drafting skills.
• Commercial awareness and proactive attitude.
• Organized, ambitious, with keen attention to detail.

About Us:

We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for growth, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to high standards of service. Our benefits include a pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, health and wellness perks, and more.

Is HCR the right fit for you?

We value energetic, dedicated professionals who thrive on challenge and want to develop their careers in a collaborative environment. Our culture emphasizes personal merit, team spirit, and client success.

Career Progression:

Our growth creates opportunities for advancement. We support our staff's ambitions and encourage proactive career development within the firm.

Our Values:

As a Times Top Law Firm, we are committed to excellence, responsiveness, and community engagement. With over 800 staff and multiple offices, we deliver comprehensive legal services tailored to our clients' needs.

Note: We work with a Preferred Supplier List for recruitment agencies and do not consider unsolicited CVs.