Senior Residential Property Solicitor

Job description

Senior Associate | Residential Property | Tunbridge Wells, Kent | Hybrid

Some residential property roles are about volume. This one is about quality, leadership and building your reputation in the high-value market.

A leading regional firm in Tunbridge Wells is looking for a Senior Associate to join its established Residential Property team. This is a role suited to someone already working within a recognised regional or City firm, handling high-value residential matters and ready to step into a more senior, influential position.

You won’t just be running files here. You’ll be helping shape the team, mentoring junior lawyers and playing a key role in maintaining the high standards the department is known for.

The opportunity

You’ll step into a well-resourced team handling premium residential property work across the South East, often acting for high-net-worth clients on complex, high-value transactions.

Expect to be involved in:

• High-value freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Acting for HNW individuals on complex residential matters
• Advising on registered and unregistered titles
• Supporting and mentoring junior lawyers and support staff
• Helping maintain best practice and technical standards across the team
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to long-term growth

You’ll be trusted to lead from the front while still having the support of experienced colleagues and strong internal systems.

Why this role stands out

• High-quality, high-value residential property work
• A genuine senior position with mentoring and leadership responsibility
• Join a respected team known for attracting strong lawyers from leading firms
• Well-structured support with efficient systems and workflows
• Hybrid working and a sensible approach to work-life balance
• Clear long-term progression within a highly regarded regional practice

About you

• Senior Associate level Residential Property Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer
• Background in a recognised regional or City firm
• Strong experience handling high-value residential property transactions
• Confident mentoring and supporting junior colleagues
• Professional, detail-focused and comfortable working with demanding clients

If you’re a senior residential property lawyer looking to step into a leadership role within a respected Tunbridge Wells team, this is a move that offers both quality work and long-term progression.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Kent

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English