Residential Real Estate Solicitor

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 March 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£65,000 / year
CATEGORY
Legal
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SKILLS

Residential Property Conveyancing Client Care Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Communication Skills Teamwork Legal

FULL DESCRIPTION

Role: Residential Real Estate Solicitor

Tenure: Full-Time | Hybrid

Proper Recruitment are thrilled to offer a fantastic opportunity on behalf of a top high street law firm who are looking for a Residential Real Estate Solicitor to join their office in Islington, London.

Responsibilities:

  • Taking on matters within the property department, with cases and transactions including (but not limited to) freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, re-financing and transfers of equity.
  • Managing own case load and building your own work and contacts with potential referrers.
  • Obtaining regular positive feedback from clients, colleagues and referrers.
  • Taking on responsibility within a close-knit team and helping to teach trainees and paralegals.
  • Dealing directly with clients to take instructions and deliver on client expectations.
  • Working closely with partners and solicitors to develop client relationship skills.
  • Identifying and following relevant SRA principles and rules of professional conduct.

Requirements:

  • Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, organisational and administrative skills.
  • • Adept client care skills and ability to manage own caseload.
  • • Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • • Must be experienced at multi-tasking, managing time sensitive matters and taking responsibility for delegated tasks.
  • • Must thrive in a busy, team-oriented environment.

Experience & Qualifications:

  • Must have obtained a 2:1 or 1st class undergraduate degree.
  • 3+ Years PQE within residential property conveyancing.

Salary:

Competitive - £55,000 - £65,000 per annum

Benefits:

  • Bonus opportunities for exceeding targets
  • Hybrid

If you are a proactive candidate keen on delivering consistently high levels of client service, please submit your CV and apply.

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