Solicitor

Proper Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A ranked Legal 500 law firm in Central London is seeking a Residential Real Estate Solicitor to join their successful team. The role involves managing a caseload that includes freehold and leasehold sales, as well as helping to mentor trainees. Candidates must hold a 2:1 or 1st class degree and have NQ to 4 years of PQE in residential property conveyancing. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £65,000 per annum along with bonus opportunities and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Bonus opportunities for exceeding targets

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills essential.
• Adept client care skills required.
• Experience in residential property conveyancing, between NQ - 4 Years PQE.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload and interact with clients directly.
• Take responsibility within a close-knit team and teach trainees.
• Manage property transactions including freehold and leasehold sales.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Client care skills

Multi-tasking

Education

2:1 or 1st class undergraduate degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Role : Residential Real Estate Solicitor

Location : Central London

Tenure : Full-Time | Hybrid

Proper Recruitment are thrilled to offer a fantastic opportunity on behalf of a ranked Legal 500 law firm who are looking for a Residential Real Estate Solicitor to join their successful Residential Property team in London.

Responsibilities

• Taking on matters within the property department, with cases and transactions including (but not limited to) freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, re-financing and transfers of equity.
• Managing own case load and building your own work and contacts with potential referrers.
• Obtaining regular positive feedback from clients, colleagues and referrers.
• Taking on responsibility within a close-knit team and helping to teach trainees and paralegals.
• Dealing directly with clients to take instructions and deliver on client expectations.
• Working closely with partners and solicitors to develop client relationship skills.
• Identifying and following relevant SRA principles and rules of professional conduct.

Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, organisational and administrative skills.
• Adept client care skills and ability to manage own caseload.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Must be experienced at multi-tasking, managing time sensitive matters and taking responsibility for delegated tasks.
• Must thrive in a busy, team-oriented environment.

Experience & Qualifications

• Must have obtained a 2 : 1 or 1st class undergraduate degree.
• NQ - 4 Years PQE within residential property conveyancing.

Salary

Competitive - £50,000 - £65,000 per annum

Benefits

• Bonus opportunities for exceeding targets
• Hybrid

If you are a proactive candidate keen on delivering consistently high levels of client service, please submit your CV and apply.