Senior Residential Property Solicitor
City Of London – £80,000 - £90,000
Senior Residential Property AssociateLondon
A highly entrepreneurial law firm specialising in high-value residential property transactions require a Senior Residential Property Solicitor to join the team and manage and grow the department (currently a team of 3).
My client is looking for a talented and experienced Senior Residential Property Associate to play a key role in the firm's continued success. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing high-value files and leveraging their existing client following to contribute to the growth of our practice.
Responsibilities:
- Independently manage a portfolio of high-value residential property files from inception to completion, ensuring the highest level of service and legal expertise.
- Conduct thorough due diligence, title examinations, and property research to identify potential issues and mitigate risks.
- Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, including contracts, leases, and agreements related to residential property transactions.
- Provide legal advice and guidance to clients, answering queries, addressing concerns, and maintaining excellent client relationships.
- Liaise with external parties, such as real estate agents, lenders, and government agencies, to facilitate smooth and efficient transactions.
- Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry developments related to residential property transactions.
- Actively contribute to business development efforts by leveraging your existing client following, networking, and fostering relationships with potential clients.
- Manage and drive the team of fee earners/associates
- Qualified solicitor with 4+PQE of experience in residential property law.
- Proven track record of successfully managing high-value residential property files independently.
- Demonstrated ability to generate new business and maintain a client following.
- Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.
- Opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial environment and contribute to the growth and success of the firm.
Emily joined Douglas Scott in March 2017, initially as part of the Master Vendor team of consultants focusing on the recruitment for one specialised client account. Emily went on to join the National Support desk where she concentrated on business support roles within law firms. Currently Emily works on the London and South East region desk covering private practice and working with a range of small regional practices, boutique firms and larger national practices including well-established departments as well as emerging firms. Emily graduated from the University of Central Lancashire in 2016 and studied Criminology and Criminal Justice. Previous to this, she completed her A-levels in Business studies, ICT and Sociology.
"Emily is extremely professional, helpful and really approachable. I found her a delight to communicate with. If it wasn’t for her I wouldn’t have put myself forward for a particular role. She deserves a big thank you for helping me."
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Job Spec:
- Area of Law: Residential Conveyancing
- Type: Solicitor / FILEX, Private Practice
- Salary: £80,000 - £90,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: City Of London
- Reference: J73467-4
