Senior Associate Residential Property

Holmes & Hills Solicitors; Braintree; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great basic salary

Benefits package

Flexible work environment

Job summary

A regional law firm is seeking an experienced Residential Property Solicitor to manage a diverse conveyancing caseload. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of trust matters and resident property law, possess excellent communication skills, and engage in business development. This role offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent client care skills and a flexible approach to meeting client expectations.
• Confidence and competence in technical aspects of Residential Property and Land Law.
• Proven knowledge of trust matters and their impact on residential property transactions.
• A proven track record in delivering high quality conveyancing work under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied conveyancing caseload including sales, purchases, and re-mortgages.
• Deliver high quality conveyancing work under minimal supervision.
• Engage in business development and marketing.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated

Commercially aware and client focused

Team player

Flexible approach to client service

Education

5 years+ PQE

Job description

Join to apply for the Residential Property Solicitor role at Holmes & Hills Solicitors

Holmes and Hills Solicitors are a large and growing regional law firm with its heart in East Anglia. From six offices across Essex and Suffolk, including the brand new 14,000 sq ft A12 Commercial Hub at J25 of the A12, our legal professionals work in partnership with clients to provide proactive legal services through personal relationships.

Overview

Acting as a trusted advisor to individuals, businesses and local authorities, the solicitors and support staff at Holmes & Hills take the time to understand clients’ objectives before delivering practical advice through a personal and accessible approach.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied conveyancing caseload including sales, purchases, re-mortgages on freehold and leasehold property, lease extensions and Transfers of Equity, Transfers of Part, small development sales.
• Demonstrate proven knowledge of trust matters and their impact on residential property transactions.
• Deliver high quality conveyancing work under minimal supervision.
• Engage in business development and marketing; be commercially aware with excellent relationship building and communication skills.

Experience and Qualifications

This role is suitable for an experienced 5 year+ PQE Residential Property Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive who is looking to grow and develop their career. The right candidate will have:

• Excellent client care skills and a flexible approach to meeting client expectations
• Confidence and competence in technical aspects of Residential Property and Land Law
• Proven knowledge of trust matters and their impact on residential property transactions
• A proven track record in delivering high quality conveyancing work under minimal supervision

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Self-motivated
• Commercially aware and client focused
• Team player
• Flexible approach to client service

Benefits

Great basic salary and benefits package along with a relaxed, supportive and flexible work environment.

About Us

Holmes & Hills Solicitors is a large regional firm with seven offices across Essex and Suffolk and over 200 legal professionals across a number of specialist departments. We work in partnership with clients across East Anglia to build long-standing relationships and support clients’ growth and development.

Holmes & Hills’ large team of legal experts work in partnership with individuals and organisations to provide proactive legal services through personal relationships. We are independently recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners as a leading supplier of legal services in the region, giving clients confidence in the quality of advice and representation.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal and Finance

Industries

• Accounting