New Job Opening: Residential Property Lawyer (4+ PQE) in Leatherhead, UK

Job Description

Residential Property Solicitor / Lawyer (4+ PQE)

Location: Surrey

Salary: £50,000 – £70,000+ DOE/PQE

Are you an experienced Residential Property Solicitor or Legal Executive looking to manage a high-quality conveyancing caseload within an award-winning, tier-rated practice in Surrey? Our client is an established, highly regarded law firm with an outstanding national reputation across real estate and private client law. Experiencing sustained transactional volume across their residential property team, they are seeking an ambitious Conveyancing Specialist (4+ PQE) to manage complex property transactions, mentor junior fee earners, and progress toward senior practice leadership.

The Opportunity

In this key fee-earning position, you will join an experienced, supportive conveyancing department handling transactions across the full residential property spectrum. Managing files independently from initial instruction through to completion and post-completion, you will advise a high-calibre client base including local homeowners, property investors, high-net-worth individuals, and corporate relocations. Designed for a practitioner who values technical excellence and team leadership, this role offers high operational autonomy, modern hybrid flexibility, and structured career advancement opportunities.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

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  Qualifications & Experience: Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales), Chartered Legal Executive (FCILEx), or Licensed Conveyancer (CLC) with a minimum of 4+ years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in UK residential conveyancing.

  
  


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  Full Conveyancing Technicals: Comprehensive track record independently managing complex freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, unregistered land, high-value re-mortgages, transfers of equity, new build purchases, and lease extensions.

  
  


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  Team Mentorship & Supervision: Experience or strong interest in supervising, mentoring, and developing junior paralegals, assistants, and trainee solicitors within the department.

  
  


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  Compliance & Risk Management: In-depth knowledge of SRA/CLC regulatory frameworks, CML handbook guidelines, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance, and risk management procedures.

  
  


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  Systems & Client Care: Proficiency in modern Legal Case Management Systems (CMS), digital conveyancing portals, and a proactive, client-first approach to building lasting relationships with clients and estate agents.

  
  

Package & Working Structure

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  Competitive Remuneration: £50,000 – £70,000 base salary per annum (commensurate with PQE and technical capability) plus a lucrative performance-related bonus scheme.

  
  


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  Agile Working: Flexible/hybrid working arrangements supported alongside modern, well-connected office facilities in Surrey.

  
  


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  Comprehensive Benefits: Workplace pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays, payment of professional membership fees (SRA, CILEx, CLC), and full continuous professional development (CPD) funding.

  
  


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  Career Trajectory: Defined, meritocratic progression pathway offering opportunities to step into Senior Associate and Associate Partner roles.

  
  


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  Culture & Support: Friendly, collaborative, and progressive working environment backed by dedicated secretarial and administrative support.

  
  

How to Apply

To discuss this position in complete confidence or request a full position profile, please contact David Hawthorne-Finch directly:

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  Email: [email protected]

  
  

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. All applications and enquiries are treated with the strictest confidence, and candidate details are never shared without prior express consent.