Senior Associate – Plot Sale & Residential Development

Birketts LLP; Norwich; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long service holiday award – 1 extra w

Private Healthcare with BUPA

Staff Profit Share and Bonus Scheme

Salary sacrifice (Pensions)

Life Assurance - 4 x salary

Job summary

Birketts LLP in Norwich seeks an experienced residential conveyancer to support the Plot Sale Team. The role involves dealing with high value conveyancing, overseeing junior members, and contributing to business development in a rapidly growing sector.

The successful candidate will have 4–6+ PQE, strong client relationships, and be able to market within this specialist area while maintaining technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Solicitor/Legal Exec/Licensed Conveyancer with 4–6+ PQE in a strong regional or City firm.
• Experience across high value residential conveyancing and associated matters.
• Ability to market within the specialist Plot Sale sector and grow relationships.
• Competent with MS Word, Excel, time recording software, case management, Outlook and digital dictation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in site set up paperwork and pack production for plot sale schemes.
• Handle infrastructure agreements for new build properties and developments.
• Represent clients on varied residential conveyancing matters, including sales and remortgages.
• Support the Head of Plot Sale Team and contribute to business development plans.
• Develop relationships with local agents and high-end property finders.
• Oversee junior team members and provide technical guidance as needed.
• Assist in mortgage approvals and Part Exchange schemes for developers.

Skills

Conveyancing expertise

Business development

Client relationship management

Team leadership & training

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Time recording software

Case management

Outlook

Digital dictation

Job description

Birketts LLP in Norwich seeks an experienced residential conveyancer to support the Plot Sale Team. The role involves dealing with high value conveyancing, overseeing junior members, and contributing to business development in a rapidly growing sector.

The successful candidate will have 4–6+ PQE, strong client relationships, and be able to market within this specialist area while maintaining technical excellence.