Residential Property Solicitor – Essex

Origin Legal; Essex; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Essex is seeking an experienced Residential Property Solicitor with over 5 years of PQE. You will be responsible for handling a varied caseload, including sales and purchases of properties, advising on transactions, and managing high-net-worth clients. The firm offers a competitive salary and a supportive environment, promoting career progression within a collaborative practice.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Clear progression prospects

High-quality, varied caseload

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ PQE in residential property law.
• Commercially aware.
• Ability to oversee files to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Handling sales and purchases of freehold and leasehold property.
• Advising on remortgages, transfers of equity and new builds.
• Managing matters for high-net-worth clients.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge across a broad range of property matters

Excellent attention to detail

Strong communicator

First-class client care skills

Comfortable supervising junior team members

Ability to manage a busy caseload independently

Job description

Always Active

4 YRS PQE, 5 YRS PQE, 6 YRS PQE, 7 YRS PQE, 8 YRS PQE

About the Firm
A highly regarded Legal 500 practice is seeking to expand its residential property team. With a strong reputation, a supportive and collaborative working culture, and a focus on professional development, the firm provides an excellent platform for ambitious solicitors to progress their careers.

The Opportunity
The firm is looking to appoint a Residential Property Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE. Working as part of an experienced and approachable team, you will manage a varied caseload of conveyancing matters while also helping to develop junior lawyers and strengthen client relationships.

The Role

• Handling sales and purchases of freehold and leasehold property
• Advising on remortgages, transfers of equity and new builds
• Acting on lease extensions and shared ownership transactions
• Managing matters for HNW clients and complex titles
• Liaising with clients, agents, lenders and developers
• Overseeing files to ensure compliance and efficiency
• Supporting the growth of the residential property team

The Candidate

• 5+ years’ PQE
• Strong technical knowledge across a broad range of property matters
• Commercially aware with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communicator with first-class client care skills
• Comfortable supervising junior team members
• Able to manage a busy caseload independently and as part of a team

What’s Offered

• Competitive salary and benefits
• High-quality, varied caseload with direct client contact
• Clear progression prospects within a Legal 500 firm
• Supportive and collaborative team environment