Residential Property Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Job summary

Sutton-based regional law firm is seeking an experienced Residential Property Solicitor with 5+ PQE to join its team in Sutton, Surrey. You will manage a varied property caseload with freedom and autonomy, handling sales, purchases, remortgages and Land Registry tasks.

The role offers hybrid and flexible working options, with a supportive culture and clear opportunities for progression within a long‑standing firm with strong local roots.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' PQE in residential property
• Confident managing a full caseload with minimal supervision
• Strong technical knowledge and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Commercially aware, organised and comfortable with case management systems
• Looking for a long‑term role with scope to develop your career

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied residential property caseload from instruction through to completion and post‑completion
• Handle freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Oversee remortgages and transfers of equity
• Manage lease extensions and related matters
• Conduct first registrations and Land Registry work
• Build client relationships and support junior colleagues

Skills

Residential property

Client relationship management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Residential Property Solicitor | 5+ PQE | Sutton, Surrey Established regional firm | Quality work | Genuine autonomy | Hybrid working

Ready to take ownership of your own caseload within a firm that values quality over volume? An established regional law firm with over a century of history is looking for an experienced Residential Property Solicitor with 5+ PQE to join its team in Sutton, Surrey.

Combining a strong local reputation with a modern, forward-thinking approach, the firm offers the best of both worlds: an established client base, supportive colleagues and the freedom to manage your work without unnecessary layers of hierarchy.

The Role

You’ll manage a varied residential property caseload from instruction through to completion and post-completion, including:

• Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Remortgages and transfers of equity
• Lease extensions and related matters
• First registrations and Land Registry work

You’ll work directly with clients, estate agents and brokers, building relationships that encourage repeat business and referrals. You’ll also have the opportunity to support junior colleagues and contribute to the continued growth of the team.

About You

• 5+ years' PQE in residential property
• Confident managing a full caseload with minimal supervision
• Strong technical knowledge and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Commercially aware, organised and comfortable with case management systems
• Looking for a long‑term role with scope to develop your career

What’s on Offer?

• Established caseload with genuine autonomy
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Supportive, down-to-earth culture
• Career progression based on ability and contribution
• Backing of a multi-office regional firm with strong local roots

This is an opportunity to move away from volume-driven conveyancing and focus on quality transactions, meaningful client relationships and work you can take pride in.