Residential Property Solicitor – Hybrid Role (2-3 PQE)

Blake Morgan LLP; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Blake Morgan LLP in Southampton is seeking a Residential Property Solicitor/Associate with 2-3 years PQE to join our established Real Estate team. You will handle a mix of purchases and sales of freehold and leasehold property and manage exchange, completion and post-completion matters.

You will work with a large team across multiple offices, develop client relationships, and benefit from a supportive environment that promotes work–life balance.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years PQE within a Residential Property team.
• Confident and personable.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong client and matter management skills.
• A track record of successful practice development.
• IT proficient.
• Exceptional self-motivation and ability to assume responsibility for your own matters.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing, drafting and amending contracts, deeds, letters and reports.
• Completing search submissions and land registry formalities, researching titles and handling subsequent queries.
• Managing exchange, completion and post-completion matters.
• Advising on financial management matters such as mortgage redemption, transfer of equity and re-mortgage processes.
• Handling residential tenancy and licence matters.
• Providing advice on residential property transactions for new developments.
• Secured lending work.

Skills

Residential Property

Client management

Communication

Organisation

IT proficiency

Self-motivation

Job description

Blake Morgan LLP in Southampton is seeking a Residential Property Solicitor/Associate with 2-3 years PQE to join our established Real Estate team. You will handle a mix of purchases and sales of freehold and leasehold property and manage exchange, completion and post-completion matters.

You will work with a large team across multiple offices, develop client relationships, and benefit from a supportive environment that promotes work–life balance.