Land & Property Lawyer

Venn Group; Somerset (NJ); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Pension scheme

Remote working after probation

Social events

Career progression

Job summary

Venn Group is seeking an experienced Land & Property Lawyer (5+ PQE) to join a well-established Somerset practice. You will manage a full residential property caseload, advise on land law matters, and contribute to business development.

The role offers flexibility with full-time or part-time arrangements, supportive environment, and opportunities from Associate to Salaried Partner level.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' PQE as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive.
• Strong working knowledge of residential property and land law.
• Experience managing a full caseload independently.
• Ability to work towards billing targets and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication, organisation and time management skills.
• Collaborative approach, with the ability to support and guide junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full residential property caseload from instruction to post-completion.
• Advise clients on residential property and land law matters.
• Handle matters independently with minimal supervision.
• Work toward agreed billing, time recording and performance targets.
• Provide guidance and support to trainee lawyers and other team members.
• Contribute to business development and the growth of the practice.

Skills

Residential property

Land law

Independent caseload

Billing targets

Junior mentoring

Education

Solicitor admitted

Chartered Legal Executive

Tools

Case management software

Job description

LAND & PROPERTY LAWYER (5+ YEARS PQE)

Location: Crewkerne, Somerset | Full-Time or Part-Time

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Land & Property Lawyer (5+ Years PQE) on behalf of a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Somerset.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join a dedicated Land & Property team, taking responsibility for a varied caseload while playing an important role in the continued development of the department.

The firm offers a supportive and inclusive working environment, with genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression, including opportunities at Associate through to Salaried Partner level.

THE ROLE

Working as one of the key lawyers within the Land & Property team, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a full residential property caseload from initial instruction through to post-completion.

• Advising clients on a broad range of residential property and land law matters.

• Handling matters independently with minimal supervision.

• Working towards agreed billing, time recording and performance targets.

• Providing guidance and support to trainee lawyers and other members of the team.

• Contributing to business development, networking and the continued growth of the practice.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A minimum of 5 years' PQE as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive.

• Strong working knowledge of residential property and land law.

• Experience managing a full caseload independently.

• The ability to work towards billing targets and meet deadlines.

• Excellent communication, organisation and time management skills.

• A collaborative approach, with the ability to support and guide junior colleagues.

Experience in broader land law matters, business development and knowledge of the local market would be advantageous.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Attractive and negotiable salary package, dependent on experience.

• Full-time and part-time working arrangements considered.

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Additional half-day annual leave for your birthday.

• Contributory pension scheme.

• Discretionary bonus scheme.

• Life assurance and health cash plan.

• Remote working opportunities following probation.

• Regular company social events.

• Excellent career progression opportunities, from Associate through to Salaried Partner level.