Residential Property Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Midhurst; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected regional law firm in Midhurst is seeking a Residential Property Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE to take on a high-value caseload. The position offers an attractive salary, flexible working options, and excellent career prospects. The firm is known for its collaborative culture and stability, providing dedicated admin support and autonomy in handling complex real estate matters. This is a prime opportunity for solicitors passionate about residential property and client care.

Benefits

Above market salary

Generous bonus scheme

Excellent benefits

Flexible working structure

Immediate pipeline of quality work

Qualifications

• Solid experience required in managing your own conveyancing caseload.
• Experience with high-net-worth transactions preferred.
• Personable and proactive approach to client care.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of residential property matters.
• Manage prime and high-net-worth sales and purchases.
• Oversee transfers of equity and new-build acquisitions.

Skills

Managing own conveyancing caseload

HNW or complex transactions

Client care

Proactive communication

Education

2+ years' PQE as Residential Property Solicitor

Job description

Residential Property Solicitor - 2+ Years PQE
Midhurst, Sussex

A highly respected and genuinely supportive regional firm in Midhurst is offering a standout opportunity for a Residential Property Solicitor. With an exceptional reputation in the real estate space and a team so busy they're turning work away, you'll step into a ready-made caseload of quality, often HNW matters, backed by excellent admin support, genuine flexibility, and a collaborative culture that encourages long-term career growth.

The Firm

• This highly regarded regional firm consistently punches above its weight in the real estate space, attracting lawyers from Top 200 and Legal 500 practices. Known for its genuinely friendly, collaborative culture, the firm has exceptional staff retention, with many Partners having started as trainees and the majority of staff staying for over a decade.
• Practice areas include Commercial, Residential and Agricultural Property, Employment, Family, Financial Services, Private Client, Corporate, and Dispute Resolution, as well as several niche specialisms. The environment is stable, supportive, and ambitious.

The Role

Due to a sustained increase in high-quality instructions, the Residential Property team is extremely busy and now at the point of turning work away, creating a rare and exciting opportunity for a Solicitor to step into a fully developed, high-value caseload from day one. You will be handling a broad range of residential property matters, including:

• Prime and high-net-worth (HNW) sales and purchases
• Transfers of equity
• New-build acquisitions
• Re-mortgages and refinancing matters

The work is varied, often complex, and comes largely through long-standing client relationships and referrals. You'll be given the autonomy to run your own caseload, with dedicated admin support and a collegiate, expert team around you.
Flexible working is well established here, with up to 3 days p/w week from home and genuine trust in how you manage your time.

Requirements

• Residential Property Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer with 2+ years' PQE
• Solid experience in managing your own conveyancing caseload
• Experience with HNW or complex transactions preferred
• Personable, proactive, and confident delivering a high standard of client care

What's on Offer

• Salary above regional market rate, depending on experience, plus a generous bonus scheme
• Excellent benefits and progression prospects
• Full administrative support
• Hybrid/flexible working structure
• Immediate pipeline of quality work

This is a standout opportunity for a Residential Property Solicitor to join a busy, well-run team in Midhurst where you'll hit the ground running with high-quality work and real long-term prospects.

Apply now for immediate consideration or get in touch for a confidential conversation.