Residential Property Solicitor

Location: Sevenoaks area, Kent
Salary: £50,000 to £65,000+, depending on experience and PQE
Job Type: Permanent, full-time
Experience: Ideally 2+ years’ PQE

The Opportunity

An established and highly regarded Kent law firm is seeking an experienced Residential Property Solicitor to join its supportive and successful Property team.

You will manage a varied residential conveyancing caseload from initial instruction through to completion and post-completion, while working alongside experienced colleagues on more complex transactions.

This opportunity would suit a Solicitor who enjoys direct client contact, takes pride in delivering a high-quality service and wants to develop a long-term career within a collaborative Legal Practice.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• Managing a Residential Property caseload from instruction through to post-completion
• Handling freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Advising on remortgages and transfers of equity
• Reviewing titles, searches, enquiries and mortgage documentation
• Drafting and reviewing contracts, transfers and supporting documents
• Managing exchanges and completions
• Completing SDLT and Land Registry requirements
• Providing clients with clear and practical legal advice
• Liaising with estate agents, lenders, brokers and other solicitors
• Maintaining accurate files and meeting transactional deadlines
• Delivering a consistently high standard of client care
• Supporting senior colleagues with more complex matters where required
• Developing relationships with clients, introducers and professional contacts
• Participating in networking and business-development activities
• Supporting junior colleagues where appropriate

About You

To be considered, you should ideally have:

• Qualification as a Solicitor in England and Wales
• Approximately two years’ PQE or more in Residential Property
• Recent conveyancing experience gained within a UK Legal Practice
• Strong freehold and leasehold experience
• The ability to manage matters independently from instruction through to completion
• Sound knowledge of SDLT and Land Registry procedures
• Strong technical drafting and title-review skills
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• The ability to manage a busy caseload and competing deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication
• A professional and client-focused approach
• Commercial awareness and an interest in business development
• A collaborative approach to working with colleagues and support staff

Experience with high-value residential transactions, mentoring junior team members or developing professional referral relationships would be advantageous.

Applications may also be considered from candidates whose PQE falls slightly outside the stated range where they can demonstrate the required technical knowledge and caseload-management ability.

Career Development

The firm is committed to supporting the continued development of its Property lawyers.

The successful candidate can expect:

• Ongoing technical and professional development
• Support towards longer-term career progression
• Exposure to complex and high-quality Residential Property matters
• Opportunities to take on increased responsibility
• Scope to develop client and professional-referral relationships
• Involvement in networking and business-development initiatives
• Recognition for technical performance, client care and commercial contribution
• The opportunity to support and mentor junior colleagues as the role develops

Salary and Benefits

The firm offers:

• A salary of £50,000 to £65,000+, depending on experience and PQE
• A varied and established Residential Property caseload
• A comprehensive benefits package
• Ongoing training and professional development
• A supportive and collaborative Property team
• Clear career-progression opportunities
• A modern and well-located office in the Sevenoaks area
• High-quality work from an established client base
• A focus on employee wellbeing and sustainable working practices
• Regular team and firmwide events

Candidates with substantial high-value Residential Property experience, strong billing performance, supervisory capability or an established referral network may be considered above the stated range.

Full details of the benefits package and working arrangements will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role may particularly appeal if you are looking to:

• Take ownership of a varied Residential Property caseload
• Broaden your technical conveyancing experience
• Work alongside experienced Property lawyers
• Build trusted client and referrer relationships
• Become more involved in networking and business development
• Progress towards a more senior position
• Develop a long-term career within an established Kent law firm

Equal Opportunities

Applications are welcomed from Residential Property Solicitors of all backgrounds. Every application will be considered according to the experience, skills and suitability demonstrated for the position.

Reasonable adjustments can be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Apply in Confidence

To discuss this Residential Property Solicitor opportunity confidentially, please contact:

David Hawthorne-Finch
Managing Director
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions
Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

All applications and enquiries will be treated confidentially. No CV or identifying information will be shared with the hiring firm without informed written consent for this specific opportunity.