Residential Property Lawyer - Bournemouth - 4+ Years PQE
Location: Bournemouth
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with some hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £55,000 to £70,000
A well established and progressive South West law firm is seeking a Residential Property Lawyer (4+ PQE) to join its busy and dedicated Land Law team in Bournemouth. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a key role within a high performing department, managing a full caseload and contributing to the continued growth of a respected regional practice.
The Role
You'll be responsible for managing a varied caseload of residential property matters from instruction through to post completion, including:
- Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
- Transfers of equity
- Remortgages
- New build and plot sales
- Title checks, reporting and drafting documentation
- Liaising with clients, agents, lenders and other professionals
- Supervising junior lawyers and support staff where required
- Supporting a collaborative and ambitious team culture
- Maintaining high professional standards, compliance and time recording
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with:
- 4+ years' PQE in residential property and land law
- Strong technical knowledge and confidence managing a full caseload independently
- Excellent drafting, communication and interpersonal skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Motivation, organisation and a proactive mindset
- Experience supervising junior team members (desirable)
- Ability to network and contribute to business development
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal IT systems
Benefits
The firm offers:
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- Clear career progression pathways
- Recognition for high quality work and client service
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Hybrid working arrangements where possible
How to Apply
If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
