Senior Residential Property Lawyer | Hybrid/Remote

Henderson Scott; England; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

Birthday leave

Annual leave – 25 days

Job summary

Henderson Scott is seeking an experienced Residential Property Lawyer to join a Bournemouth-based Land Law team. The role offers a senior position with autonomy, strong support, and clear progression.

You will manage a full caseload from instruction through post-completion, handling freehold/leasehold transactions, sales and purchases, and land matters with a client-focused approach and high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 4+ PQE.
• Experience managing a full residential property caseload.
• Technically strong across Residential Property and Land Law.
• Able to work toward billing and performance targets.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communicator with a client-focused approach.
• Mentor junior lawyers and staff where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own residential property caseload from instruction to post-completion.
• Progress matters efficiently while maintaining high standards of client care.
• Handle freehold/leasehold transactions, sales and purchases, and land matters.
• Ensure files and case management systems are maintained accurately.
• Identify opportunities to develop client relationships and business.

Skills

Client communication

Billing targets

Client relationships

Attention to detail

Education

Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Henderson Scott is seeking an experienced Residential Property Lawyer to join a Bournemouth-based Land Law team. The role offers a senior position with autonomy, strong support, and clear progression.

You will manage a full caseload from instruction through post-completion, handling freehold/leasehold transactions, sales and purchases, and land matters with a client-focused approach and high professional standards.