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.