Residential Property Solicitor | 2 - 5 PQE | City of London £55k - £75k DOE | Hybrid Working with excellent people culture

Job description

Residential Property Solicitor | 2 - 5 PQE | City of London £55k - £75k DOE | Hybrid Working with excellent people culture

A highly respected and successful regional law firm with an established London office is looking to recruit an experienced Residential Conveyancing Solicitor to join its successful and growing Residential Property team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Residential Conveyancing Solicitor who wants to work with an established client base and develop their career within a supportive, collaborative and genuinely people-focused firm.

The role will have a strong focus on new-build Residential Conveyancing, acting for developers on the sale of newly built properties. However, the role will also handle a broader range of Residential Property transactions.

The Role

• Managing a varied Residential Conveyancing caseload, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity
• Acting for developers on the sale of new-build London properties
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts and associated property documentation
• Managing transactions from initial instruction through to exchange and completion
• Providing clear, commercially focused advice to clients
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with developers, clients and professional contacts/referrers.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and firm procedures
• Managing files with limited supervision and meeting billing and performance targets
• Contributing to team business development activities

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, CLC or CILEx in England and Wales with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE
• Strong experience managing a Residential Conveyancing caseload in a fee-earning capacity
• Experience handling new-build Residential Conveyancing transactions is highly advantageous and will be an important part of the role
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and client-care skills
• Strong organisation and the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Commercially aware, proactive and confident working with clients directly

This is a standout opportunity for an ambitious Residential Conveyancing Solicitor looking for quality work, genuine career development and a positive working culture within an established firm.

For a confidential discussion regarding this excellent opportunity, please contact me directly:

Jo Cokayne

jo@lrlegal.co.uk

0208 078 9236 – office hours

07925 104795 – outside office hours

LR Legal is a specialist legal recruitment agency with a reputation based on trust and integrity. We will always ask your permission before sending your CV to any of our clients. LR Legal Recruitment is operating as an Employment Agency in respect of this vacancy.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2026

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