Associate/Senior Associate 4+ PQE

Department: Residential Property
Salary: -65K - -80k
Hours: full time
Location: Swindon. Hybrid 3 days in the office a week. Flexibility can be provided.

Job Reference: CWS515

OVERVIEW
We''re working with a Top 100 UK law firm, ranked top tier in the Legal 500, with a strong reputation for residential property. We''ve placed candidates here before and consistently received excellent feedback on the firm''s supportive culture, collaborative environment, high-quality work, and clear internal progression opportunities. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Residential Property Solicitor and/or Senior Associate to handle a diverse range of transactions, provide expert legal advice, and grow their career within a team that values development, collaboration, and real work-life balance.


RESPONSIBILITIES

• * Handle a range of residential property work, including sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, leasehold/freehold matters, plot sales, and buy-to-let.
• * Give practical legal advice to clients and guide them through the process from start to finish.
• * Work with lenders, estate agents, surveyors, and other parties to keep transactions moving smoothly.
• * Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other property documents, making sure everything is legally sound.
• * Support and mentor junior team members on cases and legal issues.
• * Keep accurate records, track progress, and make sure deadlines are met.
• * Collaborate with colleagues to provide a seamless service for clients.
• * Help grow the business through networking, client relationships, and cross-selling services.
• * Stay up to date with property law and market changes to give the best advice.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• * Qualified solicitor or equivalent at least 4 years post qualified experience in residential property
• * Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with a strong focus on client care and satisfaction.
• * Strong leadership skills, with experience in supervising and mentoring junior staff.
• * High level of attention to detail and ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• * Ability to handle a varied and demanding caseload while maintaining exceptional client service.
• * Knowledge of the latest developments in residential property law and conveyancing processes.

IN RETURN:

• * Bonus structure
• * Career development - clear structure upon joining the firm tailored to you.
• * At least 25 days holiday + bank holiday + Christmas off + buy or sell 1 week
• * Life assurance policy
• * Additional enhanced leave.
• * Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements with a focus on work life balance.
• * Discounted legal services
• * Loads more!

For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ (url removed)

Residential property. Conveyancing. Residential solicitor. Senior associate. Property transactions. Sales and purchases. Remortgages. Transfers of equity. Leasehold. Freehold. Buy-to-let. Legal advice. Client-focused. Mentoring. Case management. Property law. Career progression. Work-life balance. Hybrid working. Professional development. Top 100 law firm. Legal 500. Business development. Collaboration. Networking. Bonus.