Residential Property Senior Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm is seeking a Residential Property Senior Associate/Partner to join their respected team in South-West London. The successful candidate will manage diverse work including sales and remortgages. This role offers hands-on client interaction and the potential for equity within an entrepreneurial environment. Candidates should have over 8 years of PQE and a strong ability to build client relationships. Excellent benefits and career growth opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Strong career progression

Qualifications

• 8+ years of PQE in residential property law.
• Personable and confident in client-facing roles.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of work including freehold and leasehold sales.
• Work closely with Legal 500 Partners.
• Mentor junior team members when applicable.

Skills

Client relationship management

Mentoring juniors

Negotiation

Job description

Residential Property Senior Associate/Partner | Top Tier L500 & 200 ranked Firm | South-West London

The Firm

This top 200 and L500 accredited outfit has offices across the UK, including the South-West of London, and is known for its entrepreneurial spirit with an excellent reputation across multiple practice areas, including residential property.

The Role

We're looking for a Residential Property Senior Associate/Partner to join our highly reputable department. You'll handle a broad range of work – from freehold and leasehold sales to remortgages and transfers of equity – working closely with Legal 500 Partners and a skilled support team. This role offers hands‑on client work, exposure to high‑end estate agents, and strong potential for equity.

Our property department consists of 30 people across multiple offices.

Why This Role?

• Join a growing, top‑ranked Residential Property team
• Work on a diverse portfolio of high‑quality matters
• Join an entrepreneurial firm planning to double in size
• Benefit from a move to a new Central London office
• Collaborate with recent hires from Top 100 and 50 firms
• Clear pathway to equity and long‑term progression

The Candidate

• 8+ years of PQE, personable, confident in client‑facing roles, and able to develop strong relationships
• Experience mentoring juniors is a plus
• A following is desired
• This firm is also open to Senior Associates looking to make the step up

The Package

• Competitive, negotiable salary
• Excellent benefits and a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture
• Strong prospects for career growth within an expanding firm

If you're ready to take the next step in your career with a forward‑thinking firm, apply now.