Senior Residential Property Fee Earner – Step Into a Leadership Role

Clara Rose Consultancy; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional legal consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Residential Property solicitor or Senior Chartered Legal Executive. This role involves managing a diverse caseload within a supportive team environment, with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth. Candidates should have 6+ years’ PQE in residential property law and a proactive approach to client relationships. Join a firm that values collaboration, work-life balance, and career development.

Benefits

28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Life insurance

Flexible working environment

Enhanced family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Around 6+ years’ PQE in residential property and land law.
• Confident managing a varied caseload with minimal supervision.
• Strong technical ability beyond process driven conveyancing.

Responsibilities

• Handle the full lifecycle of residential property transactions.
• Support and mentor junior colleagues.
• Contribute to departmental strategy and wider firm initiatives.

Skills

Residential property law

Client relationship management

Mentoring juniors

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified solicitor or Senior Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Braintree – Full time, permanent

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Residential Property solicitor or Senior Chartered Legal Executive to step into a well established role with real influence. Following a retirement, you will inherit an existing and loyal caseload while also having the space and support to grow new relationships within the local community and residential property market.

You will join a respected and busy Residential Property team that handles a broad range of work, from mainstream sales and purchases to more complex title and finance matters. The culture is collaborative, supportive and forward thinking, with genuine scope to progress into senior leadership.

Why this role stands out

• Take over an established caseload with strong local roots
• Real opportunity to grow your profile and client base in a well supported region
• Join a department with influence across the wider firm
• Clear scope to step into Senior Associate level and firm management
• Be part of a growing, ambitious firm investing in its future

The work

You will handle the full lifecycle of residential property transactions, including:

• Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Remortgages and transfers of equity
• Transfers of part and deeds of easement
• Variations and releases
• Equity release matters
• Bridging and non regulated finance
• Trust transfers and estate related property work
• Small development sales

Alongside your own caseload, you will:

• Support and mentor junior colleagues
• Play an active role in client development and relationship building
• Contribute to departmental strategy and wider firm initiatives
• At Senior Associate level, be involved in leadership, business planning and growth projects

About you

• Qualified solicitor or Senior Chartered Legal Executive
• Around 6+ years’ PQE in residential property and land law
• Confident managing a varied caseload with minimal supervision
• Strong technical ability beyond process driven conveyancing
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior colleagues
• Commercially aware, proactive and client focused
• A confident communicator who enjoys building long term relationships

The environment

You will be joining a firm that prides itself on being genuine, down to earth and collaborative. The culture is relaxed but professional, with flexibility, trust and work life balance taken seriously. There is a clear commitment to career development through structured career and training pathways, and real evidence of progression for those who want it.

Benefits

• Supportive, flexible working environment
• 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Medicash at enhanced level after one year
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support, including 24/7 virtual GP access
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Company sick pay
• Cycle scheme

Interested?

If this role sounds like it could be a good fit, or if you would simply like to explore whether it aligns with your experience and ambitions, a confidential conversation is welcomed. Even if you do not tick every box, it may still be well worth a discussion.

If you would like to find out more, express an interest, or talk things through before deciding next steps, please contact:

Clara Rose 📧 [e-mail] 📞 07971 493048

All conversations are confidential and focused on understanding what you want from your career.