Residential Property Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Chatham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious Legal 500 firm in Chatham is seeking a Senior Residential Property Solicitor with over 5 years of PQE to grow its residential conveyancing team. This role offers an opportunity for professional development in a collaborative environment, handling diverse property transactions and playing a key role in business growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Strong platform for career progression

Culture of excellence and collaboration

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE as a Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer.
• Strong knowledge of the conveyancing lifecycle.
• Experience working in the Kent market is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied and high-quality caseload in residential property.
• Manage business development and marketing initiatives.
• Contribute to expanding the firm's residential property team.

Skills

Client-focused mindset

Business development skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Technical expertise in conveyancing

Education

Qualified Residential Property Lawyer

Job description

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Associate Director (South) | JMC Legal Recruitment 07441 937601

Senior Residential Property Solicitor – Chatham, Kent

Exciting opportunity to join a leading Legal 500 firm with a highly ranked conveyancing practice

Are you an experienced Residential Property Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career? This well-established and prestigious firm, embedded in the Kent community, is seeking a Senior Residential Property Solicitor (5+ years PQE) to expand its residential property presence in Chatham.

Why join this firm?

• A Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked firm with an outstanding reputation in property law.
• A strong platform for career progression in a forward-thinking and dynamic environment.
• A culture of excellence, collaboration, and professional development.
• Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

The Role:

This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned Residential Property Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer to establish and grow the firm's residential property team in Chatham.

You will handle a varied and high-quality caseload, including: Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, New build transactions, Ownership transfers and lease extensions, Re-mortgages and equity release, Help-to-buy and shared ownership transactions, Residential lettings for landlords and tenants, Plot sales and investment purchases.

Beyond managing cases, you will play a pivotal role in business development and marketing initiatives to strengthen the firm’s market presence in Chatham. This position offers autonomy and a clear path for professional growth.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A qualified Residential Property Lawyer (Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer) with 5+ years PQE.
• Strong technical expertise across the full conveyancing lifecycle.
• A commercially aware and client-focused mindset.
• Excellent business development and networking skills.
• Experience working in the Kent market is desirable.
• A team player with strong communication and organisational skills.

What’s on Offer?

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• A genuine meritocracy with clear career progression pathways.
• The chance to take ownership of a growing department in a supportive firm.
• A mix of office and remote working for greater flexibility.

If you’re looking for a progressive firm with an excellent reputation and the opportunity to develop a strong presence in the Chatham market, apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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