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Solicitor Residential Conveyancing

City of London Permanent £65,000 - £70,000 per year View Job Description
This is a specialist role focused on residential property acquisitions and disposals, supporting a wide range of clients including Registered Providers and Local Authorities. You'll work closely with two senior partners and contribute to high-profile transactions across the UK.
  • Leading work with a top firm
  • Opportunity for growth and development

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established UK law firm with over 150 years of history and offices in London, Leeds, Colchester, and Birmingham. Recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers UK, they specialise in construction, litigation, corporate, employment, projects, and property law. Their Real Estate team is central to the firm's success, handling award-nominated transactions for a diverse client base including social housing providers, pension funds, and private developers.

Job Description

You'll be responsible for managing a variety of conveyancing matters including large-scale purchase and disposal programmes, auction sales, lease variations, and land disposals. The role also offers opportunities to support larger projects such as tenanted portfolio disposals and development site transactions. You'll be expected to manage files independently, meet fee targets, and contribute to team development and client relationships.

  • Handle residential property acquisitions and disposals for public and private sector clients
  • Manage auction disposals, lease variations, and land sales
  • Support on disposals of tenanted portfolios and development sites
  • Maintain accurate and organised files (digital and hard copy)
  • Ensure timely client communication and deadline management
  • Assist in training and supervising junior fee earners
  • Comply with firm policies, procedures, and regulatory standards

The Successful Applicant

  • 3-5 years' PQE in real estate law with residential conveyancing experience
  • Strong academic background (ideally a 2:1 degree)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Commercially aware and proactive
  • High attention to detail and ability to work independently
  • Familiarity with Registered Providers is advantageous but not essential

What's on Offer

  • Permanent, full-time role within a reputable law firm.
  • Opportunities for career development and progression within the legal department.
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment.
Contact
Nick Barker
Quote job ref
JN-102025-6849681
Phone number
+442072692103

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Property / Construction - Private Practice
Sector
Business Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nick Barker
Consultant phone
+442072692103
Job reference
JN-102025-6849681