Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers is pleased to present an excellent opportunity for an experienced Residential Property Lawyer to join a highly regarded and welcoming Land and Property team at a well-established law firm in Poole.
This is a fantastic opportunity to manage a varied and rewarding caseload while enjoying genuine prospects for career progression within a supportive and values-driven environment.
About the Client
Our client is a well-recognised regional law firm serving clients across Dorset, Somerset, and beyond, providing a broad range of legal services locally, nationally, and further afield. They are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment that encourages both professional and personal development, with strong opportunities for career progression available to the right candidate.
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated Land and Property team as one of its key lawyers, managing a full caseload of residential property and land matters from instruction through to post-completion. You will work with a residential bias while drawing on a broader knowledge of land law, contributing to the team's success and, ideally, providing guidance to trainee lawyers and support staff along the way.
Residential Property Lawyer Responsibilities
Managing a full caseload of residential property and land matters from instruction to post-completion
Working towards time recording and billing targets with a high degree of autonomy
Providing specialist legal advice to clients on all aspects of residential property and land law
Supervising and mentoring trainee lawyers and support staff
Building and maintaining strong client relationships
Utilising case management and digital dictation software effectively
Involvement in business development and networking activities, including via social media
Contributing to the growth and profile of the practice within the local market
Residential Property Lawyer Requirements
Qualified solicitor or Legal Executive with 4+ years' PQE
Good overall working knowledge of residential property and land law
Ability to manage a full caseload with little supervision and meet billing targets
Experience of supervising trainee lawyers and support staff
Excellent written and spoken English
Strong time management and organisational skills
High level of initiative and professional integrity
Business development experience, including social media
Reliable, conscientious, and pleasant demeanour
Own transport (car)
Benefits
Attractive and negotiable salary package, dependent on experience and level
Generous holiday allowance plus Bank Holidays
Contributory pension scheme
Health Cash Plan
Opportunities for remote working (following probation)
Genuine opportunities for career progression from Associate through to Salaried Partner level
Plus much more!
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be an experienced Residential Property Lawyer with 4+ years' PQE and a solid grounding in residential property and land law. You'll be a self-sufficient and reliable professional, capable of managing your own caseload while supporting and guiding colleagues. A connection to the local area and a proactive approach to business development will be a distinct advantage. If you're looking for a firm where your expertise is valued and your career can genuinely progress, this is the opportunity for you.
For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers :
📱 01392 642518
📨 sophia@avocetlegal.co.uk