Residential Property Solicitor

eNL; Norton-on-Derwent; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays

Birthday leave

Group Life Assurance from day one

Pension with salary exchange

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

eNL is seeking a Residential Property Solicitor to join its award-winning regional practice in Hertfordshire. The role focuses on freehold sales and purchases, leasehold transactions, and related conveyancing matters, with a strong emphasis on client service and business development.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload with autonomy, supported by an experienced team and established systems, working within a hybrid remote arrangement.

Qualifications

• Qualified Residential Property Solicitor with at least 4 years’ PQE.
• Solid residential conveyancing experience including freehold sales and purchases and leasehold transactions.
• Excellent client care, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously with support from an experienced team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters.
• Handle leasehold transactions, re-mortgages, transfers of equity and shared ownership schemes.
• Build relationships with clients, estate agents and professional referrers and assist with business development.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Client care

Case management

Autonomous working

Job description

This full-time Residential Property Solicitor position in Hertfordshire offers a salary of £60,000 to £70,000, dependent on experience, with hybrid remote working available. The successful candidate, qualified to at least four years PQE, will manage a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters, focusing on freehold sales and purchases. Key duties include handling leasehold transactions, re-mortgages, transfers of equity and shared ownership schemes. Strong technical knowledge, excellent client care abilities and proven case management skills are essential. The appointed solicitor will work with considerable autonomy while supported by an experienced team and established systems. This role suits a professional seeking a challenging, well-rewarded position within a respected regional practice.

Residential Property Solicitor, 4+ PQE, Hertfordshire, £60,000–£70,000 DOE.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Solicitor to join a highly regarded, award-winning regional law firm. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice, the firm has an established and market-leading presence across the region – JOB REF: 215305458

THE ROLE

With a strong position in the local residential property market and an established pipeline of quality work, this role offers the opportunity to manage a varied and busy caseload with a high degree of autonomy, while benefiting from the support of an experienced team and well-established case management systems. You will handle a broad range of residential conveyancing matters, with a particular focus on freehold sales and purchases and leasehold transactions. Alongside managing your caseload, you will build and maintain strong relationships with clients, estate agents, and other professional referrers, with opportunities to play an active role in networking and business development to support the continued growth of the team.

THE CANDIDATE

Applications are welcomed from qualified Residential Property Solicitors with a minimum of 4 years’ PQE and solid residential conveyancing experience. You will have strong experience handling freehold sales and purchases and leasehold transactions, with the ability to manage a busy caseload independently and efficiently. Excellent client care, communication, and organisational skills are essential, alongside a strong financial and billing track record and the ability to build relationships with clients, estate agents, and professional referrers. A proactive approach to business development, attention to detail and commitment to professional development are also highly desirable.

THE FIRM

An award-winning regional law firm with an excellent reputation for providing expert legal advice to a diverse and high-quality client base. The firm is committed to delivering exceptional client service while fostering a supportive and engaging environment where its people can build rewarding, long‑term careers. Its highly regarded Residential Property team benefits from a strong pipeline of quality work and operates across all three of the firm’s offices.

THE PACKAGE

The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including 33 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays, birthday leave, Group Life Assurance from day one, and a firm pension contribution with salary exchange. You will also benefit from a Cycle to Work scheme, comprehensive induction and training, ongoing learning and development opportunities, and a supportive environment focused on career progression.

eNL is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.