Residential Property Lawyer (Associate / Senior Associate)
Location: Canterbury, Kent (Hybrid Working)
Residential Conveyancing Lawyer Opportunity
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Associate or Senior Associate Residential Property Lawyer to join a well‑established Residential Conveyancing team in Canterbury, Kent, within a leading regional law firm backed by a national legal group.
This role is ideally suited to a Residential Property Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer with a following and/or strong relationships with local estate agents, who is confident generating and managing their own caseload while contributing to the organic growth of a successful team.
The Role
You will join a technology‑driven Residential Property team that prides itself on delivering a high‑quality, efficient and client‑focused conveyancing service.
The successful candidate will manage their own caseload from instruction to completion, handling a broad range of residential conveyancing matters, including:
- Freehold and leasehold transactions
- Sales and purchases
- Re‑mortgages
- Transfers of equity
- More complex residential matters
- Plot sales, development work and new‑build transactions (advantageous but not essential)
There is flexibility to be based primarily in Canterbury, with opportunity to work occasionally from a larger head office environment if desired.
The Team
You will be part of a residential property team of experienced legal advisers and dedicated support staff, working in a collaborative and supportive environment. The team encourages autonomy while valuing teamwork, shared knowledge and consistent client service standards.
Candidate Profile
- Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer
- Associate or Senior Associate level experience in residential conveyancing
- Proven ability to handle matters independently with minimal supervision
- Existing following and/or strong estate agent relationships highly desirable
- Confident in business development and client relationship management
- Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workflows
- Good IT literacy and experience using case‑management systems
You should be commercially minded, client‑focused and motivated to play a key role in the continued growth of the residential property practice.
Working Arrangements & Benefits
- Hybrid working
- Highly competitive salary
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Attractive benefits package
- Modern, technology‑enabled working environment
- Supportive and friendly culture
- Regular social and networking events
- Long‑term progression opportunities within a growing firm
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity for a Residential Property Lawyer with a following to join a forward‑thinking, well‑resourced firm, offering autonomy, flexibility and genuine scope to grow your practice within a supportive and ambitious environment.
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