Residential Property Lawyer
| Posting date: | 24 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,000 to £60,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | plus excellent benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 September 2025 |
| Location: | Dereham, Norfolk |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Infinity Recruitment Consultancy Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DA2430 |
Summary
We are seeking an experienced Residential Property Lawyer to join a highly regarded law firm in Dereham. You will be handling a broad caseload of residential property matters, focusing on buying and selling property, leasehold transactions, and remortgages. The firm is well-established and offers a supportive, collaborative environment where you can grow your career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities:
Residential Conveyancing: Manage and oversee residential property transactions from inception to completion, including sale and purchase of freehold and leasehold properties, remortgages, and transfers of equity.
Client Liaison: Provide exceptional client service, ensuring clear and timely communication. Act as the primary point of contact for clients, offering guidance and support throughout the process.
Document Drafting and Review: Prepare legal documents including contracts, leases, and transfer deeds. Review and negotiate terms in line with client needs.
Due Diligence: Undertake necessary searches, surveys, and investigations to ensure properties are legally compliant and meet the client’s expectations.
Legal Compliance: Ensure compliance with the latest regulations, including the Land Registration Act and other relevant laws and best practices within the conveyancing industry.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with other members of the property team and assist with the mentorship of junior lawyers or paralegals.
Fee-Earning: Achieve set targets for fee income, ensuring the firm meets its commercial objectives.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Experience: At least 2 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) as a Residential Property Lawyer, with a solid track record in managing a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters.
Legal Knowledge: Strong understanding of residential property law and related practices, including the sale, purchase, leasehold transactions, and remortgages.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal matters in a clear, concise manner.
Client Care: Proven ability to provide high levels of client service, with a focus on building long-term relationships.
Organisational Skills: Strong time-management and organisational abilities, capable of handling multiple transactions simultaneously and meeting deadlines.
Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, or equivalent.
Desirable Skills:
Experience with Case Management Systems: Familiarity with industry-standard case management software will be an advantage.
Business Development: Willingness to contribute to business development activities and grow the firm’s presence within the local market.
Leadership Potential: While not essential, experience in managing a team or assisting junior staff would be advantageous.
Benefits:
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (depending on experience).
Holiday: Competitive annual leave package.
Pension: Contributions towards pension.
Professional Development: Opportunities for career progression and funding for continuing legal education.
Work-Life Balance: Flexibility in working arrangements, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance with a 5-day workweek and standard office hours (8.45 AM – 5.00 PM).
How to Apply:
If you are an experienced Residential Property Lawyer looking to take the next step in your career within a supportive and growing team, please apply now with your up-to-date CV. We look forward to receiving your application.
Infinity Recruitment Consultancy Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent, contract and temporary recruitment. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Infinity Recruitment Consultancy Limited, your personal data may be added to our database as part of the application process. Our privacy policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Key Responsibilities:
Residential Conveyancing: Manage and oversee residential property transactions from inception to completion, including sale and purchase of freehold and leasehold properties, remortgages, and transfers of equity.
Client Liaison: Provide exceptional client service, ensuring clear and timely communication. Act as the primary point of contact for clients, offering guidance and support throughout the process.
Document Drafting and Review: Prepare legal documents including contracts, leases, and transfer deeds. Review and negotiate terms in line with client needs.
Due Diligence: Undertake necessary searches, surveys, and investigations to ensure properties are legally compliant and meet the client’s expectations.
Legal Compliance: Ensure compliance with the latest regulations, including the Land Registration Act and other relevant laws and best practices within the conveyancing industry.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with other members of the property team and assist with the mentorship of junior lawyers or paralegals.
Fee-Earning: Achieve set targets for fee income, ensuring the firm meets its commercial objectives.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Experience: At least 2 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) as a Residential Property Lawyer, with a solid track record in managing a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters.
Legal Knowledge: Strong understanding of residential property law and related practices, including the sale, purchase, leasehold transactions, and remortgages.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal matters in a clear, concise manner.
Client Care: Proven ability to provide high levels of client service, with a focus on building long-term relationships.
Organisational Skills: Strong time-management and organisational abilities, capable of handling multiple transactions simultaneously and meeting deadlines.
Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, or equivalent.
Desirable Skills:
Experience with Case Management Systems: Familiarity with industry-standard case management software will be an advantage.
Business Development: Willingness to contribute to business development activities and grow the firm’s presence within the local market.
Leadership Potential: While not essential, experience in managing a team or assisting junior staff would be advantageous.
Benefits:
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (depending on experience).
Holiday: Competitive annual leave package.
Pension: Contributions towards pension.
Professional Development: Opportunities for career progression and funding for continuing legal education.
Work-Life Balance: Flexibility in working arrangements, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance with a 5-day workweek and standard office hours (8.45 AM – 5.00 PM).
How to Apply:
If you are an experienced Residential Property Lawyer looking to take the next step in your career within a supportive and growing team, please apply now with your up-to-date CV. We look forward to receiving your application.
Infinity Recruitment Consultancy Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent, contract and temporary recruitment. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Infinity Recruitment Consultancy Limited, your personal data may be added to our database as part of the application process. Our privacy policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.