Residential Property Solicitor

REALM RECRUIT; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Manchester seeks a Residential Property Solicitor to manage high-value property transactions in a supportive, employee-owned environment. This role, with a competitive salary starting at £50,000+, focuses on quality over volume, offering benefits like flexible working arrangements and a chance to influence the firm's direction. Ideal for candidates with 5+ years of experience and a desire to mentor junior colleagues.

Benefits

No individual billing targets

2 days working from home after 3 months

Open to 4-day working week arrangements

Collaborative team structure

Employee ownership model

Award-winning wellbeing culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in complex and high-value residential property matters.
• Mentoring experience or desire to support junior colleagues is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload of high-value residential property transactions.
• Providing timely, accurate legal advice to a wide range of clients.
• Supporting junior colleagues and sharing your knowledge.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent organisation skills

Excellent time management skills

Proactive and collaborative approach

Education

Qualified Solicitor with 5+ PQE

Job description

Join a Legal 500 Top Tier residential property team in Greater 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 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 email [email protected] to find out more or apply confidentially.