Senior Real Estate Solicitor | Leading Legal 500 Commercial Boutique, HOD Opportunity

A leading Legal 500 commercial boutique in North London is looking to appoint a Senior Property Solicitor to take a key role within its established and exceptionally busy property department. This is with the view of stepping into a Head of Department role if applicable. This is an opportunity for an experienced property lawyer who is ready to take a genuine leadership role, with the potential to help run and shape the department alongside continuing to handle a high-quality caseload. The department already has a strong and established flow of work, so there is no requirement to bring a following or undertake formal business development . However, someone who enjoys developing relationships and would like to play a part in growing the department and wider business further would be particularly welcomed.

The Role

You will work across a broad range of residential and commercial property matters , acting for a diverse client base including private clients, investors and businesses. The work is varied and includes high-value and complex transactions, with the successful candidate trusted to take ownership of matters and provide a high level of client service. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied caseload across residential and commercial property
• Handling high-value acquisitions and disposals
• Acting on freehold and leasehold transactions
• Advising private clients, property investors and commercial businesses
• Dealing with new developments and plot sales
• Handling auction sales and purchases
• Advising on the sale and purchase of repossessed properties
• Acting on equity transfers and lease extensions
• Dealing with secured borrowing and associated property matters
• Managing complex and time-sensitive transactions
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team
• Taking a senior role in the day-to-day running and development of the department
• Identifying opportunities to develop the department and its client base further

About You

The ideal candidate will be a senior property solicitor with substantial experience across residential and/or commercial property , coupled with the confidence and maturity to take responsibility for a busy department. You will ideally have:

• Strong technical property experience
• Experience handling high-value and complex transactions
• A broad residential and/or commercial property background
• Excellent client management and communication skills
• The ability to work autonomously and manage a demanding caseload
• Strong attention to detail and a solutions-focused approach
• The confidence to supervise, support and develop more junior lawyers
• A genuine interest in taking on a leadership role
• A commercial mindset and an appetite to contribute to the continued growth of the department

Business development experience is advantageous rather than essential , and there is no expectation that you will arrive with a portable following.

Why This Role?

This is a particularly strong opportunity to join a highly regarded Legal 500 commercial boutique where you can have a genuine impact rather than simply becoming another fee earner within a large team. The department is already very busy and well established , providing an excellent platform from which to build. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take a leading role in the department, whilst retaining the flexibility to develop their own practice and contribute to the firm's continued growth. There is flexibility around both salary and working arrangements , depending on the level and experience of the successful candidate, including some hybrid working. If you are an experienced property solicitor looking for a role where your experience will genuinely be valued, with the opportunity to take on greater responsibility within a successful North London boutique, this could be an excellent next step.

Get in touch! For more information, or to discuss this opportunity confidentially, please contact Leon Sokell me at / . If this role isn’t quite right for you but you are considering a move, I’d still be very happy to have a confidential conversation about the market and other opportunities that may be a better fit.