Residential Property Solicitor
Overview
In this role you will manage a full residential property caseload within a growing regional firm known for quality client care. You will work autonomously, handle transactions from instruction to post-completion, and mentor junior staff in a supportive, non-hierarchical culture. The position offers genuine autonomy, a merit-based path for progression, and a chance to deepen your ties to the East Sussex market. You will build lasting relationships with clients, agents, and brokers, contributing to the firm’s ongoing growth and community presence. This is an opportunity to shape a local residential practice with a focus on quality over volume.
Pay / Benefits
- agile working options
- work-life balance
- competitive salary and benefits
- career progression based on merit
- established caseload with autonomy
- supportive culture in a growing regional firm
Responsibilities
- Manage full residential property caseload from instruction to post-completion
- Handle freehold and leasehold sales and purchases for families and investors in East Sussex
- Oversee remortgages, transfers of equity, and lease extensions
- Perform first registrations and related Land Registry work with precision
- Advise clients clearly throughout the process and keep them informed
- Build relationships with clients, estate agents, and brokers to generate repeat business
- Act as senior voice in the Uckfield office, guiding junior colleagues and support staff
Key requirements
- Residential property lawyer with at least five years' experience
- Able to run a full caseload without supervision
- Strong attention to detail and pride in accuracy
- Clear, professional communication
- Commercial awareness and organisational skills
- Experience with case management systems
- Desire for long-term career development rather than volume-focused roles
- Clear and professional communication
- Relationship building with clients and partners
- Autonomy and self-motivation
- Residential conveyancing
- Freehold and leasehold transactions
- Remortgages and transfers of equity
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