Residential Property Solicitor

Sellick Partnership Limited - Private Practice; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned legal firm in Reading is seeking a talented Residential Property Solicitor to join their award-winning team. The role involves handling a variety of residential property cases, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior team members. The firm offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for career progression. This position is ideal for someone with 2-8 years of PQE in residential property law and a strong problem-solving mindset.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-8 years PQE in residential property law.
• Skilled in managing high-value and complex property transactions.
• Demonstrates strong technical expertise with a practical, problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Handling a diverse range of residential property cases.
• Managing existing client and referrer relationships.
• Offering strategic legal advice with clarity.

Skills

Residential property law expertise

High-value transaction management

Problem-solving mindset

Mentoring and supervising skills

Familiarity with legal technology

Job description

We are currently working with a Chambers and Legal 500 ranked firm in Reading that is looking for a talented Residential Property Solicitor to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and experienced Residential Property law professional to join an award-winning and supportive team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Handling a diverse range of residential property cases, including freehold and leasehold transactions, high-value deals, complex matters, refinancing, new build purchases, and equity transfers

• Managing existing client and referrer relationships while steadily expanding your professional network

• Offering strategic legal advice with clarity and ensuring outstanding client service

• Driving team growth and innovation by engaging in business development efforts, including networking and relationship-building activities

• Working collaboratively to share knowledge and support colleagues, while maintaining the ability to work independently

• Providing guidance and supervision to junior fee earners, assisting with training and professional development within the team

• Playing an active role in achieving team objectives and aligning with the firm's overarching strategy

The successful candidate:

• 2-8 years PQE in residential property law

• Skilled in managing high-value and complex property transactions

• Demonstrates strong technical expertise with a practical, problem-solving mindset

• Capable of overseeing a diverse residential conveyancing caseload efficiently

• Experienced in mentoring and supervising junior team members, supporting their growth

• Comfortable using modern legal technology and digital systems

In exchange, the firm is willing to offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package as well as opportunities for career progression.

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For more information, contact Faith Kelly at Sellick Partnership, or apply within.

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