Senior Property Lawyer
6 days ago
Sutton
Senior Property Lawyer £70,000–£80,000 + Excellent Benefits South West London A Leadership Opportunity. A Clear Future. A Firm Built Around Property Law. What if your next move wasn't just another senior role, but the opportunity to step into a position with a genuine pathway to senior leadership? We're partnering with a highly respected, traditional law firm in Sutton that has built its reputation around exceptional property law services. With a long-established client base and expertise spanning both residential and commercial property, the firm is now looking for a Senior Property Lawyer to join the team as part of a planned succession strategy. With a Partner approaching retirement, this is a rare opportunity to join a successful practice where you'll be given the platform to grow into a senior leadership position while working alongside experienced colleagues during the transition. If you're looking for a role that offers both high-quality work and a genuine long-term career opportunity, this could be exactly what you've been waiting for. Why This Role Stands Out Opportunities like this don't come around often. Rather than simply filling a vacancy, the firm is investing in its future by identifying the next generation of leadership. You'll join a close-knit and highly regarded property team, benefiting from the experience of senior colleagues while positioning yourself for a significant role in the firm's future. You'll benefit from: • A genuine succession opportunity with a clear route into senior leadership, • A varied caseload covering both residential and commercial property matters, • Hybrid and flexible working that supports a healthy work-life balance, • A competitive bonus scheme that rewards your contribution, • The stability and reputation of a well-established firm with property law at the heart of its practice The result? A role that offers the quality of work and career progression that many senior lawyers are searching for—but rarely find. The Role You'll handle a broad mix of residential and commercial property matters, advising a loyal client base on a wide range of transactions. Working closely with the existing leadership team, you'll gradually take on increased responsibility as part of the firm's long-term succession plans. Alongside managing your own caseload, you'll play an important role in supporting the continued success and growth of the property department. This is an ideal opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys high-quality client relationships and is ready to take the next step towards leadership. About You You'll be: • An experienced Property Lawyer with a strong background in residential and/or commercial property, • Confident managing your own caseload with a high level of autonomy, • Commercially minded with excellent client relationship skills, • A collaborative and approachable professional who enjoys working as part of a close-knit team, • Ambitious and motivated by the opportunity to progress into senior leadership You'll be looking for more than your next role—you'll be looking for a long-term career where you can make a lasting impact. The Package • £70,000–£80,000 depending on experience, • Sutton-based office, • Hybrid and flexible working, • Competitive bonus scheme, • Varied caseload across residential and commercial property, • Clear succession opportunity with a route into senior leadership, • Join a respected traditional firm with a specialist focus on property law, • Long-term career prospects within a supportive and established practice