Job Description
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an Associate or Senior Associate to join a Legal 500-ranked Residential Real Estate team at a highly respected regional law firm with a strong and established presence.
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The firm is known for delivering high-quality, practical advice and for its collaborative and supportive culture. Lawyers are given real autonomy, visible responsibility and clear, achievable progression. This role will suit an ambitious residential property lawyer looking to take ownership of their work while playing a meaningful role in a growing and well-regarded team.
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Why this role stands out
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• Legal 500-recognised Residential Real Estate practice
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• High-quality, varied and often complex matters
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• Genuine autonomy with sensible, hands-on supervision
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• Clear and realistic progression pathway
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• Supportive, collegiate and inclusive working environment
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• Hybrid working
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• Strong backing for business development, networking and profile-building
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The Role
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You will manage your own caseload from instruction through to completion, advising a broad client base across the full range of residential real estate matters, including:
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• Acting for buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants
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• Residential sales and purchases
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• Development and investment transactions
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• Lease extensions, licences for alterations and deeds of variation
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• Refinancing and transfers of equity
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• Wayleaves, options and overage arrangements
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You will also play an active role in client relationship management, team development and the continued growth and profile of the residential property practice.
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About You
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You will be a technically strong, commercially minded and client-focused residential property lawyer with:
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• over 4 years’ PQE in residential real estate
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• Proven experience managing a full caseload independently
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• Strong technical ability and attention to detail
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• Confidence handling demanding clients and complex matters
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• Sound knowledge of AML requirements, including robust SoF and SoW checks
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• Ability to meet billing targets and contribute to winning new work
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• Excellent communication and organisational skills
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• A professional, proactive and personable personal brand
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Business Development & Team Contribution
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You will be encouraged and supported to:
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• Build and deepen long-term client relationships
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• Attend and contribute to networking and marketing events
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• Write articles, website content and LinkedIn posts
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• Support training, mentoring and knowledge-sharing
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• Assist with developing and maintaining precedents
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• Take an active role in departmental and firm-wide initiatives
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Culture & Environment
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This is a firm where lawyers are trusted, supported and encouraged to grow. The culture is open, collegiate and team-focused, with high standards balanced by approachability and genuine support. Partners are accessible, leadership is visible, and lawyers are given the space to develop their careers with confidence.
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