Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment Limited; Royal Tunbridge Wells; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment Limited in Tunbridge Wells is seeking a Senior Associate to join the Residential Property team. You will handle high-value matters, mentor junior lawyers and contribute to client development.

This role offers clear progression toward Partnership, a structured and supportive environment, and hybrid working with two days in the office, enabling a high-caliber practice with quality clients.

Qualifications

• Senior-level Residential Property Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer.
• Experience at a recognised regional or London firm.
• Strong background in high-value residential transactions.
• Confident managing complex matters and demanding client relationships.
• Able to mentor colleagues and contribute to team development.
• Ambitious to progress towards Partnership.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of high-value residential matters.
• Mentor junior lawyers and support staff.
• Develop client relationships and build business for the team.
• Maintain high technical standards and contribute to department growth.

Skills

Senior-level

Residential Property

Mentoring

Business development

Job description

Senior Associate | Residential Property | Tunbridge Wells, Kent

High-value work | Clear route to Partnership | Leadership opportunity | Hybrid working

Ready for a role that could genuinely take you to Partnership?

An established regional firm is looking for a Senior Associate to join its respected Tunbridge Wells Residential Property team, offering high-quality work, greater leadership responsibility and a credible pathway towards future Partnership.

This is an opportunity to move beyond volume conveyancing, working with high-net-worth clients on premium residential property transactions while helping shape the team's future.

The Opportunity

You'll handle a varied caseload of high-value residential matters, including:

• Premium freehold and leasehold sales and purchases.
• Complex transactions for high-net-worth clients.
• Registered and unregistered title matters.
• Building strong client relationships and developing business.
• Mentoring junior lawyers and support staff.
• Maintaining technical standards and contributing to the department's growth.

You'll benefit from an established team, an existing client base and efficient systems, alongside the autonomy to make your mark.

Why Consider This Role?

Partnership is a realistic prospect, making this an excellent opportunity for an ambitious senior lawyer seeking genuine career progression rather than simply another fee-earning role.

You'll have the scope to strengthen your client following, develop your leadership skills and play a meaningful part in the department's continued success.

Hybrid working, with likely two days per week in the office, offers flexibility alongside a collaborative and supportive working environment.

About You

• Senior-level Residential Property Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer.
• Experience at a recognised regional or London firm.
• Strong background in high-value residential transactions.
• Confident managing complex matters and demanding client relationships.
• Able to mentor colleagues and contribute to team development.
• Ambitious to progress towards Partnership.

What's on Offer?

• High-quality, high-value residential property work.
• Clear progression and potential Partnership prospects.
• Genuine leadership and mentoring responsibilities.
• Established client base and strong market reputation.
• Hybrid working and supportive colleagues.
• Long-term opportunity to influence the team's direction.