Residential Property Solicitor

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000+ DOE/PQE

Location: Sevenoaks Area , Kent 

Looking for a Residential Property role where you can genuinely develop your career within a supportive and well-established legal team?

H-FTS is delighted to be supporting our client, a highly respected and long-established law firm in the Sevenoaks area, in the recruitment of a Residential Property Solicitor. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious property lawyer who is looking to join a collaborative and client-focused team with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional service.

Whether you are looking to broaden your technical expertise, progress your career, or become more involved in business development and client relationship management, this role offers the platform and support to help you achieve your goals.

The Opportunity

As a Residential Property Solicitor, you will manage your own varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters while working closely with experienced colleagues on more complex transactions.

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality legal advice and maintaining strong relationships with clients throughout the conveyancing process.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of residential property matters from instruction through to completion


• Handling:
  
  
  
  • Property sales and purchases
  
  
  • Remortgages
  
  
  • Transfers of equity
  
  
  • Leasehold and freehold transactions
  
  
  
  


• Providing clear, practical and commercially focused legal advice


• Maintaining excellent client service standards throughout the transaction lifecycle


• Assisting senior team members with more complex matters where required


• Developing and strengthening relationships with clients, referrers and professional contacts


• Supporting business development and networking initiatives

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales


• 2+ years' Post Qualification Experience (PQE) within Residential Property


• Strong technical knowledge of residential conveyancing processes and procedures


• Experience managing a caseload independently


• Excellent communication and client care skills


• Strong organisational and time management abilities


• A proactive, professional and commercially aware approach


• A genuine desire to contribute to the continued growth and success of the team

Desirable Experience

• Experience handling high-value residential transactions


• Exposure to business development and networking activities


• Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members

Career Development & Progression

Our client is committed to investing in their people and offers genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.

You can expect:

• Ongoing professional development and training


• Support towards career advancement within the firm


• Increased responsibility and exposure to complex matters


• Opportunities to contribute to business growth initiatives


• A collaborative environment where achievements are recognised and rewarded

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000+ per annum (DOE/PQE)

Benefits Package

• Competitive salary reviewed in line with experience and performance


• Comprehensive benefits package


• Ongoing training and professional development


• Supportive and collaborative team environment


• Clear career progression opportunities


• Modern and well-located Sevenoaks office


• High-quality work from an established client base


• Strong focus on employee wellbeing and work-life balance


• Regular team and firm-wide events

Apply Today

If you are a Residential Property Solicitor seeking your next career move and would like to find out more about this opportunity, we would welcome a confidential conversation.

David Hawthorne-Finch

[email protected]

To apply, please submit your CV or contact David directly for a confidential discussion regarding the role, team and long-term career prospects.

Confidentiality Notice: H-FTS treats all applications and enquiries in the strictest confidence. Your details will not be shared with any third party without your prior consent.