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Senior New Build Residential Property Solicitor– City of London – Top firm| £70k - £85k + doe |[...]

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GBP 70,000 - 85,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

A leading firm in the City of London seeks a talented Senior Associate Solicitor for their Residential Property New Build team. The role offers exposure to high-value work, a collaborative environment, and a chance to grow within a recognized practice, providing a rewarding career path and performance-related bonuses.

Benefits

Performance-related bonuses

Work/life balance

Opportunities for career growth

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

Minimum of 4+ years' post-qualification experience in Residential Property.
Proficiency in New Build transactions.
Exceptional accuracy and strong grasp of complex legal issues.

Responsibilities

Reviewing development packs and raising enquiries.
Advising on residential property law and drafting new build reports.
Mentoring junior team members and strengthening client relationships.

Skills

Communication

Client Service

Mentoring

Team-oriented

Education

Solicitor qualified

Senior New Build Residential Property Solicitor– City of London – Top firm| £70k - £85k + doe |Hybrid Working - 2 days in office

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Senior New Build Residential Property Associate – City of London – Top firm| £70k - £85k + doe |Hybrid Working - 2 days in office

A leading firm in the heart of the City is looking for a talented Senior Associate to join their growing Residential Property New Build team.

This is a standout opportunity to step into a high-performing, fast-growing division within an award-winning property practice.

Sitting within a broader Residential Property group, the New Build team is led by a Director and forms part of a cohesive, collaborative department.

You’ll be a confident and capable solicitor with a strong academic background and solid experience gained at a reputable commercial firm. You’ll be trusted to manage work independently and deliver an exceptional standard of client service.

The role:

KPI’s include:

Reviewing development packs provided by seller’s solicitors and raising enquiries
Advising on residential property law, with a focus on new- build development matters
Drafting detailed new build reports and legal documents
Managing lender solicitor enquiries and ensuring finance is in place
Maintaining accurate, compliant documentation
Prepare and reviewing legal documents - contracts, leases, etc
Supporting clients and agents throughout the transaction
Mentoring junior team members
Strengthening client relationships and encouraging repeat business
Attending networking events to support profile and business growth

Your expertise:

Associate or Senior Associate Solicitor with a minimum of 4 + years' post-qualification experience in Residential Property, with particular proficiency in New Build transactions.
Technically competent and confidently manages a full caseload independently.
Excellent communication skills with a strong commitment to client service.
Proactive interest in developing business opportunities as part of the team and nurturing ongoing client partnerships.
Skilled in managing demanding clients and tight turnaround times while maintaining high standards.
Team-oriented mindset with readiness to mentor and support less experienced colleagues.
Highly efficient with well-developed organisational capabilities.
Exceptional accuracy and a strong grasp of complex legal issues.
Comfortable engaging with stakeholders across all levels.

Why join the firm:

Exposure to complex and high value work
Work/life balance
Genuine opportunity to grow your career in in a meritocratic environment that recognises talent and impact.
Performance related bonuses
Fantastic people culture- people love working there!

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and ambitious solicitor to advance their career in a dynamic , constantly expanding, and already highly successful firm. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please contact me as follows:

Jo Cokayne at jo@lrlegal.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 0208 078 9236 (office hours) or 07925104795 (out of office hours).

LR Legal is a specialist legal recruitment agency with a reputation based on trust and integrity.

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LR Legal Recruitment is operating as an Employment Agency in respect of this vacancy.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Legal
Industries
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