Residential Property Solicitor

Realm Recruit; Altrincham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Greater Manchester seeks a technically strong Residential Property Solicitor to manage high-value transactions. You'll thrive in a people-first environment with no individual billing targets and focus on quality. This is a chance to join a top-tier team, handling various property matters while supporting junior colleagues and contributing to business development efforts.

Benefits

£50,000+ salary depending on experience

No individual billing targets

2 days working from home after onboarding

Flexible working arrangements

Collaborative team structure

Employee ownership model

Qualifications

• Experience in complex and high-value residential property matters.
• Proactive and collaborative approach.
• Desire to mentor and support junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of high-value residential property transactions.
• Provide legal advice to a wide range of clients.
• Contribute to business development and marketing initiatives.

Skills

Complex and high-value residential property matters

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Collaborative approach

Education

Qualified Solicitor with 5+ PQE

Job description

• Join a Legal 500 Top Tier residential property team inGreater Manchester
• Work on high-value, complex residential property transactions, no volume conveyancing
• Thrive in a people-first, employee-owned law firm with no individual billing targets

If you’re a technically strong Residential Property Solicitor looking for meaningful progression and a genuinely collaborative, client-focused environment, this could be your perfect next move.

You’ll join one of the largest independent law firms in the North West, with a top-tier Legal 500 residential property team and a stellar reputation for quality and client service.

This is a great opportunity to handle a varied, high-value caseload, including sales, purchases, leasehold properties, probate-related properties, and portfolio transfers, with support from a dedicated team, modern systems, and a non-target-driven ethos.

Who we’re looking for

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ PQE
• Experience in complex and high-value residential property matters
• Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills
• Proactive, collaborative approach and a genuine desire to contribute to team culture
• Mentoring experience or desire to support junior colleagues

What you’ll be doing

• Managing your own caseload of high-value residential property transactions
• Working on complex matters, including those involving leasehold issues, trusts, probate, and property portfolios
• Providing timely, accurate legal advice to a wide range of clients
• Supporting junior colleagues and sharing your knowledge within the team
• Contributing to BD and marketing initiatives (e.g., blogs, press, networking events)
• Maintaining high standards of file management, compliance, and client care

Salary & Benefits

• £50,000+ depending on experience
• No individual billing targets, focus on quality, not volume
• 2 days working from home after 3-month onboarding
• Open to 4-day working week arrangements
• Realistic chargeable hours (5 per day)
• PA support and collaborative team structure
• Employee ownership model, you’ll have a say in how the business runs
• Award-winning wellbeing culture and Top 200 UK firm status

This is your chance to step into a progressive role at a modern, people-led firm where your ideas are valued and your development is prioritised.

Contact Harry Nicholls

Call 03300 245 606 or [e-mail] find out more or apply confidentially.