Residential Property Solicitor

IPSLondonreedpublished 11/12/2026
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An established and growing law firm in North London is seeking a Residential Property Solicitor to join its expanding property team. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with 2-4 years' PQE looking to take on a varied caseload within a supportive, collaborative environment where individual contributions are recognised and valued.

Role Overview The successful candidate will play a key role in a busy residential property practice, handling a broad range of transactions and working closely with experienced senior lawyers. The position offers genuine career development prospects alongside exposure to high-quality work and an entrepreneurial, forward-thinking culture.

Candidate Profile / Experience Needed

Applications are welcomed from Residential Property Solicitors, Licensed Conveyancers and Legal Executives with approximately 2-4 years' PQE (or equivalent experience) who are confident managing their own caseload and enjoy working in a fast-paced transactional environment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

  • Experience handling residential conveyancing transactions from instruction through to completion
  • Strong knowledge of freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity
  • Excellent organisational and file management skills
  • The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of client service
  • Strong communication skills and a practical, solutions-focused approach
  • Experience using LEAP or a similar case management system would be advantageous

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Managing a busy caseload of residential property matters from instruction through to post-completion
  • Handling freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages and related conveyancing transactions
  • Liaising directly with clients, estate agents, brokers, lenders and other solicitors
  • Managing searches, enquiries, exchange, completion and Land Registry formalities
  • Working closely with senior members of the team on more complex matters where required
  • Contributing positively to a growing and ambitious property department

What's on Offer

  • Salary £55000-65000 and benefits package
  • Hybrid working arrangements
  • 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional entitlement linked to service
  • Birthday leave
  • Private medical insurance
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • Enhanced wellbeing and employee assistance programmes
  • Family-friendly policies
  • Pension scheme
  • Referral bonus scheme
  • Regular social and team events
  • Genuine access to senior leadership and decision-makers
  • Clear opportunities for progression within a growing firm
  • A supportive and collaborative team culture where development is actively encouraged

Apply Now

This is an excellent opportunity for a Residential Property Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Legal Executive seeking a role with high levels of responsibility, quality work and genuine long-term career prospects within a growing and successful North London practice. To be considered please apply with your up to date CV.