Residential Property - St Albans

Chadwick Nott; St Albans; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is assisting a top-tier Legal 500 rated commercial firm in St Albans to recruit an Associate/Senior Associate for their Residential Property team. This role offers a rare opportunity to develop within a supportive environment that values balance and professional growth.

The successful solicitor will handle high-quality residential transactions, lead training, and mentor juniors while maintaining excellent client service and commercial awareness.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 5-7 years' PQE in residential property
• Proven track record in the full range of residential real estate transactions
• Excellent legal technical knowledge and commitment to continuous professional development
• Client focussed and commercially aware
• Work efficiently and accurately under pressure
• Experience of working autonomously

Responsibilities

• Manage and progress residential transactions from instruction to completion, including acting for landlord and tenant, buyer and seller on sales and purchases, development, investment work, licences for alterations, deeds of variation, wayleaves, options, overage, lease extensions, remortgage and transfers of equity
• Reviewing case files
• Liaising with clients and stakeholders
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents
• Writing articles and attending marketing events
• Lead with arranging training for the team and input at departmental meetings
• Support junior solicitors and paralegals

Skills

Residential property

Client relations

Autonomy

Education

Qualified Solicitor with 5-7 years PQE

Job description

Residential Property - St Albans
Overview

This Legal 500 rated commercial firm has a rare opportunity in their residential real estate team.

This is a role for an Associate or Senior Associate and a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop or advance their career within a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and progress residential transactions from instruction to completion including acting for landlord and tenant, buyer and seller on sales and purchases, development, investment work, licences for alterations, deeds of variation, wayleaves, options, overage, lease extension matters, re finance and transfers of equity
• Reviewing case files
• Liaising with clients and stakeholders
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents
• Writing articles and attending marketing events
• Lead with arranging training for the team and input at departmental meetings
• Support junior solicitors and paralegals

About you

• Qualified Solicitor with 5-7 years' PQE in residential property
• Proven track record in the full range of residential real estate transactions
• Excellent legal technical knowledge and commitment to continuous professional development
• Client focussed and commercially aware
• Work efficiently and accurately under pressure
• Experience of working autonomously

You will be part of a very supportive team where your input is valued, and collaboration is encouraged. Regular team meetings and training sessions will support your professional development, while flexible working arrangements promote a healthy work-life balance.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*