Residential Property Solicitor (Locum)

Contract Type: TemporarySalary: £40 - £50ph

• Forge an ongoing relationship for flexible locum support

• Assist with holiday cover, recruitment gaps, and busy caseloads

• Join a close-knit and experienced property law team

• Enjoy hybrid remote working and flexible hours

Our client, a well-established multi-office law firm in Dorset, is seeking a skilled Residential Property Locum Solicitor to provide temporary support, either with ad hoc holiday covers or on an ongoing long term locum basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified property law professional to join a dedicated team and contribute to delivering comprehensive legal services to clients.

As a Residential Property Locum Solicitor, you will handle a diverse caseload of residential property matters, ensuring a smooth and efficient process for clients. You will work closely with the experienced property law team, benefiting from their local knowledge and commitment to client satisfaction.

This may either be on an ongoing basis covering various offices to assist with recruitment gap cover and busy caseloads, or it could be to cover ad hoc holiday weeks throughout this year and moving forwards.

• Handle residential property cases from start to finish

• Assist with selling, buying, and remortgaging properties

• Support first-time buyers and manage investment properties

• Provide guidance on equity release and lifetime mortgages

• Collaborate with the dedicated support team

• Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, Licensed Conveyancer, or equivalent

• Minimum 4 years' PQE in property law and conveyancing

• Strong communication and case management skills

• Attention to detail and ability to work efficiently

• Familiarity with the local area is advantageous

• Competitive hourly rate of £40 - £50

• Flexible working arrangements, including part time and hybrid remote options

• Opportunities for ongoing locum work and relationship-building

To apply for this position, please contact Rebecca Scadding at RLS Legal Recruitment.