Property Solicitor

About the Role: We are seeking a motivated Property Solicitor to join a prestigious boutique private client firm in central London. This firm has been providing personalised, partner-led legal services for over 200 years, representing land-owning families and high-net-worth individuals with a focus on private client and property law.

This role involves advising on a wide variety of property matters, including residential conveyancing, rural property transactions, and rural estate management. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with senior solicitors, providing high-level legal advice to both individual clients and larger estate clients, including property developments and agricultural tenancies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle residential conveyancing transactions, including sales, purchases, and leases (both freehold and leasehold).
• Advise on rural property transactions, including agricultural tenancies, easements, and estate management (prior rural property experience is helpful but not essential).
• Assist with high-value property transactions for high-net-worth individuals and entities.
• Work independently on cases, managing your own transactions while collaborating with senior team members.
• Deal with unregistered titles and undertake voluntary first registrations for estate clients.
• Provide general property law advice to private clients and assist with the management of land-owning estates.

Requirements:

• At least 1 year PQE with a strong background in residential conveyancing (experience in rural property is beneficial, but not essential).
• Qualified as a Solicitor or CILEX.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of property transactions while being part of a supportive team.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a caseload efficiently.
• A client-focused approach with excellent attention to detail.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience, with the opportunity for hybrid working after the initial settling-in period.
• 25 days of annual leave (excluding bank holidays) plus an additional discretionary day over Christmas.
• Additional benefits such as death in service, group income protection, and the opportunity to join the private health insurance scheme after six months.
• Genuine career development in a respected, long-standing firm.

Next Steps:
For further details and to apply for this Property Solicitor role, please contact Amy Davis at Hunter Savage.