Residential Property Solicitor
2 days ago
St Albans
Residential Real Estate Solicitor / Associate Top 200 UK Law Firm | St Albans (with London exposure) A Top 200 UK law firm, consistently recognised for its excellence in private client and property work, is seeking a Residential Real Estate Solicitor to join its highly regarded Residential Real Estate team based in St Albans. The firm is known for acting for high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, UK and international investors on complex and high-value residential property matters across London and the Home Counties. The Role This is a rare opportunity to work on premium residential property matters of genuine quality and complexity, including: • Managing a full residential real estate caseload from instruction through to completion, • Acting for buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants on freehold and leasehold transactions, • Advising on high-value London and country properties, development sites and investment portfolios, • Handling complex matters including licences for alterations, deeds of variation, overage, options, wayleaves, lease extensions, refinancing and transfers of equity, • Working closely with high-net-worth individuals and overseas investors, including time-critical and multi-party transactions The team is regularly instructed on significant and complex matters, including recent transactions such as a £5.4m Central London purchase and sophisticated lease extension work involving third-party lenders under tight timescales. Why Join? • Top 200 ranked UK law firm, • Exposure to high-net-worth and international clients, • High-value, complex and intellectually interesting work, • Supportive, collegiate culture with genuine investment in people, • Hybrid working – typically 4 days in the office, 1 from home, • Clear progression and long-term career development, • Opportunities to be involved in training, mentoring, marketing and thought leadership, • Primary base in St Albans, with regular interaction with a London office This role would suit a Residential Property Solicitor looking to elevate their practice, work with sophisticated clients and build a long-term career within a high-quality, forward-thinking firm. For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.