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Solicitor – Residential Property
Location: Lewes
Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 per annum (Depending on experience)
Our client is a long established, Chambers ranked law firm with a reputation for delivering outstanding legal expertise with a modern, client-first approach. With offices in Lewes and London, they offer comprehensive legal services to individuals, businesses, and institutions across the UK. Delivering exceptional service to their clients is at the heart of everything they do.
Why Join Them? They believe in building strong, lasting relationships with their clients, their partners, and their team. Their firm is known for its specialist knowledge, high-quality service, and forward-thinking approach. They work across key practice areas, including Commercial and Residential Property, Private Client, Litigation, and Corporate & Commercial, with 18 partners and a dedicated team of around 100 professionals.
The Residential Property team operates from both Lewes and London, advising clients nationwide. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a highly regarded team that works on high-value transactions, providing expert guidance on listed properties, country estates, and high value property across the UK. The team provides a full suite of residential property services, including equity release, re-mortgages, licences and variations, utility easements, development and site acquisition. Their matters range in value up to approximately £50m.
They are looking for an experienced Residential Property Solicitor to join their dynamic team in Lewes.
The Role
This role offers the chance to handle high-value transactions for a diverse client base, including individuals, landed estates, developers, and portfolio owners.
Key Duties:
- Managing a diverse caseload including sales, purchases, re-mortgages and refinancing, transfers of equity, equity release, new leases, lease extensions and general property advice
- Dealing promptly and efficiently with all conveyancing matters from quotation to completion - and beyond!
- Providing legal advice to high net worth individuals on property related matters
- Conducting due diligence and preparing legal documentation with meticulous attention to detail
- Building strong relationships with clients, estate agents and other key professionals  to ensure smooth transactions
- Staying up to date with relevant legislation and market trends affecting the sector
- Mentoring and supporting colleagues and junior members of the team
Skills and Qualifications
- A qualified Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer with a minimum of 3 years PQE within residential property law
- Adaptable, accurate with the ability to work to tight deadlines
- Exceptional focus on client care, excellent communication skills and willingness to go above and beyond
- Proactive, resilient and solutions-driven, able to work independently while collaborating effectively in team settings
Benefits
- A welcoming and inclusive culture with a focus on collaboration
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- A strong emphasis on employee wellbeing, with regular social events and a supportive team ethos
- A competitive salary and benefits package
- Private medical insurance
- Group income protection
- A medical cash plan
- Virtual GP services
- Discount vouchers and wellbeing support
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.
At the firm, they are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals, regardless of background, are valued and empowered to succeed. They embrace diversity, promote equal opportunities, and encourage applicants from all communities to apply.
