Solicitor-Residential Property-Land & Property-Somerset-5+ PQE

Solicitor - Residential Property - Land & Property - Somerset - 5+ Years PQE
Location: Somerset
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £65,000 to £85,000 (dependent on experience)

A respected regional law firm is seeking a Land and Property Solicitor (5+ Years PQE) to join its established and growing team in Crewkerne. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a key role within a supportive, progressive environment offering genuine career development, including pathways up to Salaried Partner level.

The Role
You will be a key lawyer within the Land & Property team, managing a full caseload with a residential property focus. Responsibilities include:

• Managing matters from instruction through to post completion
• Handling a broad range of residential property and land law work
• Running a busy caseload with minimal supervision
• Supervising Trainee Lawyers and support staff (desirable)
• Meeting time recording and billing targets
• Liaising with clients, agents, and local professionals
• Contributing to a collaborative and supportive team culture

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with:

• 5+ years PQE in residential property or wider land law
• Strong technical knowledge of Property and Land Law
• Confidence managing files independently from start to finish
• Experience supervising junior colleagues (advantageous)
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Strong organisational ability and attention to detail
• Knowledge of the local market or a connection to the area (highly desirable)
• Proficiency with legal IT and case management systems

Benefits
The firm offers:

• A supportive, inclusive and development focused working environment
• Clear progression routes, including Associate to Salaried Partner opportunities
• Recognition for high quality work and client service
• A comprehensive Employee Benefits package

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential discussion 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.*