Senior Property Lawyer

Law Staff; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Hybrid working

Clear pathway to partnership

Job summary

Law Staff is seeking a Senior Residential Property Lawyer to head the London residential property team. You will oversee conveyancing transactions from instruction to completion, specialising in new-build and off-plan purchases for buyers.

The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with a clear route to partnership and a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have substantial senior-level residential property experience, capable of leading a growing department and developing strong

Qualifications

• Senior/lead solicitor or licensed conveyancer with substantial residential property experience.
• Experience leading a team and developing client relationships.
• Strong track record in new-build/off-plan purchases for buyers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the London residential property team.
• Oversee conveyancing transactions from instruction to completion.
• Specialise in new-build and off-plan purchases for buyers.
• Mentor junior team members and drive business development.
• Maintain relationships with clients, developers, agents and lenders.
• Collaborate with senior management on departmental growth.

Skills

Leadership

Residential conveyancing

New-build conveyancing

Team management

Business development

Education

Solicitor/Licensed Conveyancer

Job description

Our client, a well-established boutique Law Firm, is seeking a Senior Residential Property Lawyer to lead its London-based residential property team. Offering a competitive salary (DOE/PQE), hybrid working, pension, a supportive environment, clear progression to partnership, and exposure to high-profile development projects.

You will be a Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer joining the firm's growing residential property division in a leadership capacity. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will head the London residential property team and play a key role in the continued growth and success of the practice. The role would suit an experienced Senior Associate or established residential property lawyer seeking a genuine route to partnership.

The firm has a strong reputation for acting on behalf of buyers in new-build developments and maintains excellent relationships with leading developers and industry professionals. New-build conveyancing experience acting for buyers is essential.

Key Responsibilities for this Senior Property Lawyer:

• Lead and manage the London residential property team
• Oversee residential conveyancing transactions from instruction through to completion
• Specialise in new-build and off-plan purchases, acting primarily for buyers
• Supervise, mentor, and support junior team members
• Develop and maintain strong client and referrer relationships
• Liaise with developers, estate agents, lenders, and other solicitors
• Review contracts, title documentation, and supporting legal documents
• Manage exchanges and completionsContribute to business development initiatives and the strategic growth of the department
• Work closely with senior management and the CEO on departmental performance and development

Benefits for this Senior Property Lawyer:

• Hybrid working
• Pension scheme
• Excellent working environment within a supportive and collaborative team
• Opportunity to work on high-profile development projects
• Clear and genuine pathway to partnership
• Opportunity to lead an established and growing London team
• Career progression within a successful and expanding international practice