Residential Property Solicitor, HOD

Alford & Bishop; Lewes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established legal practice in Brighton is seeking a Residential Property Solicitor to manage a diverse caseload and lead a team. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of residential property matters, with excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach. Offering a competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000 and flexible working benefits, this is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive firm at a time of expansion.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working benefits

Friendly practice culture

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge across residential property matters required.
• Effective communication skills essential.
• Must have a meticulous work ethic and a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of residential property matters.
• Maintain strong client relationships with exceptional service.
• Organise and support junior team members.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge in residential property

Clear written and verbal communication

Meticulous work ethic

Collaborative manner

Job description

Residential Property Solicitor, HOD

Brighton

£60,000 - £70,000

W29407

Founded in Brighton in 1893, our client is well known locally both for their integrity and for the quality of their work and service that they provide. This is an excellent opportunity for a Residential Property Solicitor looking to take a significant step up into a management role with a well‑established and highly accredited practice in the centre of Brighton.

About the Role

They are interested in seeing the CVs of candidates who can manage a diverse caseload of residential property matters, including complex and high-value transactions, while also handling non‑standard freehold issues such as land or rural property matters. You will be expected to maintain strong client relationships by delivering an exceptional standard of service and representing the firm at business development meetings and networking events. The position also involves organising and supporting junior team members and administrative staff, ensuring efficient workflow and contributing to their development.

Candidate Requirements

You will boast strong technical knowledge across residential property matters and maintain an active interest in developments within the field. Clear and effective written and verbal communication is essential, along with a meticulous work ethic paired with an approachable and collaborative manner.

On offer

On offer is a competitive salary, flexi working benefits and the advantage of working for a friendly practice in a busy coastal City. With the plans for further expansion this is an exciting time to join this forward thinking and progressive Brighton firm. Please contact Gavin Sladden, Andrew Bishop or submit your CV as directed below. All applications are dealt with in the strictest of confidence and firms will not be approached without your consent. We will hold your details on our data base until such time as you ask us to remove them. Please note that our advertisements use PQE levels and salary levels purely as a guide.