Senior Property Lawyer

Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Career progression to partnership

High-profile development projects

Job summary

Boutique Law Firm in London is seeking a Senior Residential Property Lawyer to lead its residential property team. You will head the division, oversee conveyancing from instruction to completion, and help drive growth toward a partnership.

The role suits an experienced Senior Associate or established conveyancer with strong leadership and a proven track record in new-build conveyancing for buyers, in a collaborative, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in residential property conveyancing, including new-builds and off-plan purchases.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills with the ability to mentor juniors.
• Proven ability to develop client relationships and drive business growth.

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.
• Supervise, mentor, and support junior team members.

Skills

Leadership/Team management

Residential conveyancing

New-build & off-plan

Business development

Client relationships

Mentoring juniors

Education

Solicitor/Legal Executive/Licensed Conveyancer

Tools

Conveyancing software

Land Registry portals

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 completions
• Contribute 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

If you're a Senior Property Lawyer looking to take the next step into a leadership role with a clear route to partnership, apply today.