Property Lawyer

Job Title: Property Lawyer
Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex
Salary: £50,000 – £80,000 (DOE)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role:

Reed Specialist Legal Recruitment’s client is a well-established and highly regarded law firm based in Haywards Heath, seeking a talented Property Lawyer to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a legal professional with a passion for residential property law to work in a collaborative and socially active environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a varied caseload of residential property matters, including sales, purchases, leases, and remortgages.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local estate agents and clients.
• Provide high-quality legal advice and maintain excellent client care standards.
• Collaborate with a close-knit team of experienced property professionals.
• Support the firm’s expansion into commercial property work.

Candidate Profile:

• 2–10 years PQE in residential property law preferred.
• Open to Solicitors, Legal Executives (CILEx), and Licensed Conveyancers (CLC).
• Strong local knowledge and/or willingness to build local contacts.
• Comfortable working on-site with hybrid flexibility (minimum 3 days in office).
• Experience with Leap CMS is beneficial.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Team & Culture:

• Join a property team of 3 fee earners and 3 assistants, with plans for 1:1 support once settled.
• Office of 22 staff, including Private Client, Litigation, and Corporate/Commercial teams.
• Young and enthusiastic team with a strong reputation in the local legal community.
• Social and inclusive culture – regular events, monthly quiz nights, and more.

Benefits:

• 24 days holiday + bank holidays, including 3 days at Christmas.
• Additional holiday every 3 years.
• Discretionary bonuses – Christmas (£2k Approx.) and End-of-Year (average 3–5%).
• Standard Nest pension scheme.
• Great work-life balance – standard hours 9:00–5:30.
• Hybrid working (1 Day WFH).

Apply Now:

If you're a driven property lawyer looking to join a supportive and forward-thinking firm, we’d love to hear from you.

?? To apply, or submit your CV to Mark Watts at Reed Specialist Legal Recruitment