Senior Residential Property Solicitor — Leadership Path

William James Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25-28 days annual leave

Company Pension

Long term absence cover

Professional subscriptions

Health cash plan

Annual pay reviews

Two Bonus schemes – personal and dept

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking an experienced Residential Property Solicitor to join a well-regarded Legal 500 law firm’s Property team in Oxford. You will manage a broad caseload from instruction to completion, handling freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, and advising on equity transfers and remortgages.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical knowledge, excellent client skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 5+ years' PQE in Residential Property
• Experience managing a varied conveyancing caseload independently
• Excellent technical knowledge of residential property transactions
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities
• Proactive and commercially aware approach
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A genuine ambition to develop your career in a growing practice

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad caseload of residential property matters from instruction through to completion
• Handle freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Advise clients on transfers of equity, remortgages and other residential property transactions
• Act for a diverse client base including private individuals, investors and corporate entities
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional service
• Work closely with colleagues across the wider property team on complex matters
• Deliver commercially focused and practical advice throughout the transaction process
• Contribute to growth and success of the Residential Property department
• Support business development initiatives and help strengthen the firm's market presence

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Client relationships

Time management

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Independence

Teamwork

Education

Solicitor qualification (England & Wales)

Job description

William James Recruitment is seeking an experienced Residential Property Solicitor to join a well-regarded Legal 500 law firm’s Property team in Oxford. You will manage a broad caseload from instruction to completion, handling freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, and advising on equity transfers and remortgages.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical knowledge, excellent client skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.