Job Description

Residential & Commercial Property Lawyer (5+ PQE)

Salary: £65,000-£75,000 + Bonus Scheme

Location: London City Centre | Clear Route to Leadership

 

Ready to Combine High-Quality Fee Earning with Strategic Leadership Responsibility?

 

Our client, a growing and ambitious London law firm, is seeking an experienced Residential & Commercial Property Lawyer (5+ years PQE) to play a pivotal role within its property team.

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced property professional to step beyond traditional fee earning and take on a position that offers genuine influence within the practice. The successful candidate will be involved in both legal delivery and compliance oversight, helping to maintain and enhance Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) standards whilst supporting the continued growth of the department.

If you are looking for a role that offers responsibility, visibility, and a clear pathway towards senior leadership, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

 

The Role

As a Residential & Commercial Property Lawyer, you will undertake a varied caseload whilst contributing to the firm's compliance and quality objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of residential and commercial property matters from instruction through to completion
• Handle:
  • Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
  • Remortgages
  • Transfers of equity
  • Commercial acquisitions and disposals
  • Development and property finance matters
• Act as a key contact for property-related compliance and risk management matters
• Support the firm's Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) obligations and reporting requirements
• Conduct file audits and quality reviews
• Ensure adherence to lender panel requirements and conveyancing protocols
• Mentor and support junior members of the team
• Assist with process improvement initiatives and departmental development
• Contribute towards the firm's strategic growth plans

 

About You

To be considered for this opportunity, you should possess:

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive (FCILEx) or Licensed Conveyancer
• Minimum 5 years' PQE (or equivalent post-qualification experience)
• Strong experience within UK residential conveyancing
• Exposure to commercial property transactions
• Ability to independently manage a busy and varied caseload
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Land Registry procedures
  • SDLT requirements
  • Lender panel requirements
  • AML and compliance obligations
  • Risk management and file handling procedures
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills

Desirable Experience

• Previous involvement with CQS compliance, audits, reporting, or accreditation
• Team supervision or mentoring experience
• Experience supporting departmental growth initiatives
• Business development and networking experience

 

Why Join?

This opportunity offers far more than a traditional conveyancing role.

Career Progression

• Clear pathway towards:
  • Senior Associate
  • Head of Department
  • Leadership responsibilities
• Opportunity to influence operational and compliance processes
• Increased strategic involvement within the property practice

Working Environment

• London City Centre office location
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
• Direct access to senior decision makers
• High-quality client base and varied workload
• Opportunity to help shape the future direction of a growing team

 

Salary & Benefits

Package

• £65,000 - £75,000 basic salary (dependent upon experience)
• Performance-related bonus and fee-sharing opportunities
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Exposure to leadership and compliance responsibilities
• Career progression opportunities
• Modern office environment in Central London
• Supportive and collaborative culture

 

Who Would This Suit?

This role would be particularly attractive to:

• Experienced Conveyancing Solicitors looking to take the next step in their career
• Property Lawyers seeking greater involvement in compliance and operational leadership
• Residential Property specialists looking to broaden their commercial property exposure
• Senior fee earners wanting a genuine route into management and department leadership

 

Apply Today

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact:

David Hawthorne-Finch

d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com
0333 996 2882

Applications will be handled in the strictest confidence. We will not submit your details to our client without your prior consent.

H-FTS Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy in relation to this vacancy. All applications and enquiries will be treated as strictly confidential.