Residential Property Lawyer
16 days ago
Tunbridge Wells
Residential Property Lawyer (3-5 Years PQE) \n Tunbridge Wells, Kent | Hybrid Working Available | Established Residential Property Team \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Residential Property Lawyer to join a thriving and growing property team at a well-regarded law firm in Tunbridge Wells. \n This is an excellent opportunity for a Conveyancing Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Legal Executive seeking high-quality work, strong support and genuine career progression within a modern and client-focused practice. \n The Role \n You will manage a varied caseload of residential property matters from instruction through to completion, acting for a diverse client base across Kent, Sussex and the wider South East. \n The caseload will include: \n\n • Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases\n, • Transfers of equity\n, • Re-mortgages\n, • New build transactions\n, • Shared ownership matters\n, • Leasehold enquiries and management company issues\n, • Declarations of Trust\n, • Title investigations\n, • SDLT submissions\n, • Land Registry applications\n\n You will have exposure to more complex conveyancing matters, including leasehold transactions involving managing agents, freeholders and third-party enquiries. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Managing a residential conveyancing caseload independently\n, • Conducting title investigations and reporting to clients\n, • Raising and responding to enquiries\n, • Reviewing searches and advising clients on risk\n, • Drafting and reviewing contracts and transfer deeds\n, • Preparing Declarations of Trust and associated documentation\n, • Acting for mortgage lenders in accordance with UK Finance Lender Handbook requirements\n, • Submitting SDLT returns and Land Registry applications\n, • Delivering exceptional client service throughout the transaction process\n\n About You \n To be successful in this position, you will: \n\n • Be a Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Chartered Legal Executive\n, • Have approximately 3-5 years' PQE or equivalent residential conveyancing experience\n, • Possess strong technical knowledge across all aspects of residential property law\n, • Be confident handling leasehold transactions and more complex title issues\n, • Have excellent client care and communication skills\n, • Be capable of managing files with minimal supervision\n, • Enjoy working within a collaborative and supportive team environment\n, • Have experience of or familiarity with CQS standards\n\n What's on Offer? \n\n • Quality residential conveyancing work\n, • Strong levels of instruction and an established client base\n, • Hybrid working arrangements\n, • Supportive and collaborative team culture\n, • Modern systems and processes\n, • Competitive salary and benefits package\n, • Genuine career development opportunities\n\n This is an excellent opportunity for a Residential Property Lawyer looking to join a busy and successful team where quality work, client service and professional development are genuinely valued. \n How to Apply: \n\n • Online: Apply with your updated CV via the provided link.\n, • Contact: For immediate consideration, contact Robert Rowland at G2 Legal.\n\n We look forward to hearing from you. \n #INDCATS