Residential Property Senior Associate / Director

William James Recruitment

England

Hybrid

GBP 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working – 60% office / 40% home

Private BUPA healthcare following prob

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

Life assurance at 4x salary

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Paid CSR day

Subsidised gym membership

Long service holiday award

Job summary

William James Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a leading UK Top 50 law firm for a Senior Associate / Legal Director to join its Residential Property team in Sevenoaks, Kent. You will advise on high-quality residential transactions, manage your own caseload, and mentor junior colleagues.

The role offers autonomy, opportunities to develop client relationships, and a strong focus on business development, with hybrid working (60% office / 40% home) and a competitive package including salary,

Qualifications

Qualified Solicitor with strong Residential Property experience.
Experience handling high-value freehold and leasehold transactions.
Strong client care and relationship management capabilities.

Responsibilities

Managing a varied caseload of residential property matters.
Advising on the purchase and sale of high-value residential properties.
Handling complex freehold and leasehold transactions.
Advising on residential property financing matters.
Building relationships with agents and referrers.
Supporting networking and profile-raising initiatives.
Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers.
Developing and maintaining client relationships.

Skills

Residential Property

Client care

Business development

Education

Solicitor qualification (England & Wales)

Job description

Residential Property Senior Associate / Legal Director - Sevenoaks - Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits

A leading UK Top 50 law firm is seeking a Senior Associate / Legal Director to join its highly regarded Residential Property team in Kent. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Residential Property Solicitor to join a nationally recognised practice, advising on a high-quality mix of residential transactions, including complex and high-value property matters.

Joining an established Residential Real Estate team, you will work collaboratively with experienced lawyers across the firm's wider national Real Estate practice. Alongside managing your own matters, you will play an important role in mentoring junior colleagues, developing relationships with high-end property agents and supporting the continued growth of the Sevenoaks offering.

The role offers significant autonomy and a genuine opportunity to further develop your professional profile and client base. With a strong emphasis on business development, leadership and progression, this would suit an ambitious senior lawyer looking to take the next step within a growing national firm.

The Role:

Managing a varied caseload of residential property matters
Advising on the purchase and sale of high-value residential properties
Handling complex freehold and leasehold transactions
Advising on residential property financing matters
Building relationships with high-end property finders and estate agents
Supporting mainstream conveyancing matters across the wider practice
Providing technical support and guidance to junior colleagues
Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers
Developing and maintaining strong client and referrer relationships
Supporting networking, business development and profile-raising initiatives
Playing a key role in the continued growth of the Residential Property team

The Candidate:

Qualified Solicitor with strong Residential Property experience
Typically 6+ years' PQE for Senior Associate and 8+ years' PQE for Legal Director, although applications are considered on individual merit
Strong experience across freehold and leasehold residential transactions
Experience handling complex and high-value property matters
Excellent technical knowledge and attention to detail
Strong client care and relationship management capabilities
Experience supervising and mentoring junior lawyers
Commercial awareness with strong business development skills
Ability to build relationships with agents and professional referrers
Ambitious and motivated to contribute to the continued growth of the practice