Residential Property Solicitor – Crouch End (North London)

Streathers Daynes Smith LLP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after probation

Life Assurance 4x salary

Private medical insurance (Bupa)

Staff socials

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Streathers Daynes Smith seeks a Residential Property Solicitor to join our Crouch End team in North London. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years PQE and experience handling residential property transactions, advising investors, developers, landlords, and tenants.

You will manage your own caseload, contribute to business development, and help shape the Crouch End department while mentoring trainees and paralegals.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, organisational and administrative skills.
• Must have 2-3 years PQE within a residential property department.
• Must have obtained a 2:1 or 1st class undergraduate degree.

Responsibilities

• Taking on matters within the residential property department including freehold/leasehold sales and purchases, new leases and refinancing.
• Providing strategic advice to clients including investors, developers, landlords and tenants.
• Managing own caseload and building client relationships with local agents/referrers.
• Supporting partners to develop the Crouch End property team and contributing to business development.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Client care

Education

2:1 or 1st class undergraduate degree

Job description

# Residential Property Solicitor – Crouch End (North London)SolicitorCrouch EndPosted on 5th October 2026**About Us**Streathers Daynes Smith is a full service law firm, advising individuals, families and businesses across North London. With offices in Highgate, Hampstead, Crouch End and Islington, we combine the expertise and standards of a City firm with the accessibility, personal service and community focus of a local practice. Today, our team of more than 70 people delivers a full range of legal services, building trusted, long-term relationships with clients and professional contacts alike.Our success is built on more than legal expertise. We lead with kindness, patience and a determination to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients, while maintaining a collaborative and supportive environment for our colleagues. We are proud to have been Great Place to Work Certified since 2024 and to have recently achieved certification again for 2026/27, reflecting our ongoing commitment to creating a workplace where people can thrive, develop their careers and feel valued.We actively encourage colleagues to get involved in the life of the firm and the communities we serve. From regular social and networking events to volunteering opportunities supported by our Community and Environment Committee, there are many ways to get involved beyond day-to-day work. We are passionate about supporting local causes through charitable initiatives, pro bono work and community sponsorships, and we look to recruit team players who share our values while bringing their own individuality, ideas and perspectives to the firm.**Job specification:** Our Crouch End Property department is seeking a Residential Property Solicitor with 2-3 years PQE to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience handling residential property transactions and providing strategic advice to clients, including investors, developers, landlords, and tenants. We are looking for a proactive candidate to deliver consistently high levels of client service and to help shape the team in our Crouch End office. A candidate with a loyal client or referrer following would be ideal but not a requirement.**Duties:** • Taking on matters within the residential property department, with cases and transactions including (but not limited to) freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, new leases and re-financing etc. • Providing strategic advice to clients, including investors, developers, landlords, and tenants. • Managing own case load, building your own work and building contacts with local agents/referrers. • Working with partners in the department to help shape and grow the property team in Crouch End • Contributing to business development efforts and the growth and development of the department by attending marketing and networking events as well as providing regular content for external newsletters and legal updates. • Obtaining regular positive feedback from clients, colleagues and referrers. • Work within a close-knit team and helping to develop trainees and paralegals. • Dealing directly with clients to take instructions and deliver on client expectations. • Working closely with partners and solicitors to develop client relationship skills. • Identifying and following relevant SRA principles and rules of professional conduct. • Complying with risk management processes and policies.**Requirements:** • Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, organisational and administrative skills. • Adept client care skills and ability to manage own caseload. • Management or leadership experience with paralegals, legal assistants or trainees. • Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. • Must be experienced at multi-tasking, managing time sensitive documents and taking responsibility for delegated tasks. • Must thrive in a busy, team-oriented environment.**Experience and qualifications:** • Must have 2-3 years PQE within a residential property department. • Must have obtained a 2:1 or 1st class undergraduate degree.**Benefits:** • Target related bonuses. • A generous annual leave offering, including 25 days holiday a year; plus, birthdays and the period between Christmas and New Year. • Hybrid working post completion of probation period. • Access to our Life Assurance Scheme which offers financial support to loved ones in the event of an employee’s death (4 x the employee’s salary). • Private medical insurance provided by Bupa. • Monthly socials funded by Streathers Daynes Smith. • An annual holiday with the team subsidised by Streathers Daynes Smith. • Generous parental leave. • Paid sabbatical leave after 10 years of employment. • Bicycle funding as part of the Cycle to Work scheme. • A generous employee referral scheme. • Paid optical care. • An extremely friendly, supportive and inclusive working environment. • An extensive wellbeing programme with an exceptional range of initiatives and benefits such as the Help@Hand Programme. This offers all colleagues generous access to professional services to help with wellbeing and mental health.**Working Hours:**• Weekdays from 9.30am to 5.30pm with an hour lunch break.Salary dependant on experience.