PROPERTY SOLICITOR

Property Solicitor (Commercial & Residential)

Location:                          Bournemouth / Poole

Salary:                               £55,000 – £65,000 per annum (D.O.E)

Hours:                                Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm

Contract:                         Full Time, Permanent

Overview

We are delighted to be working on behalf of a well established and highly regarded regional law firm to recruit an experienced Property Solicitor with approximately 5 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE). This is a fantastic opportunity to manage a high-quality, mixed caseload of commercial and residential property matters within a progressive and fast-paced practice.

The successful candidate will provide practical, client focused advice to individuals, businesses, investors, and developers, managing transactions from initial instruction through to completion. If you are looking to join an exciting, growing team where your efforts are genuinely valued and financially rewarded, we would love to hear from you.

Property Solicitor Key Responsibilities:

Caseload Management:

• Independently manage a varied, split caseload of commercial and residential property matters, including sales, purchases, leases, transfers, refinances, and landlord and tenant work.

Transaction Delivery:

• Advise clients on freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals, lease negotiations, renewals, and associated property documentation.

Drafting & Negotiation:

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, leases, transfers, reports on title, and ancillary legal documents.

Due Diligence:

• Conduct thorough due diligence, investigate titles, raise and respond to enquiries, and identify legal and commercial risks.

Stakeholder Liaison:

• Liaise effectively with clients, agents, lenders, brokers, local authorities, and other solicitors to progress matters efficiently.

Compliance & Administration:

• Manage files from instruction to post-completion, ensuring strict deadlines, registration requirements, and SRA/AML compliance obligations are met.

Business Development:

• Support the firm's growth by maintaining strong client relationships, generating repeat work, and contributing to the firm’s local profile.

Key Skills Required

Qualifications:

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with approximately 5 years’ PQE in both commercial and residential property law.

Technical Knowledge:

• Strong technical understanding of conveyancing practice, landlord and tenant matters, title issues, and property finance.

Autonomy:

• Proven ability to manage a mixed caseload independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating a methodical and organised approach to file handling.

Commercial Awareness:

• The ability to provide pragmatic, solutions-focused legal advice tailored to client objectives and transaction risks.

Communication:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong commitment to premium client care and building trusted relationships.

Systems Literacy:

• Proficiency in utilising legal case management systems and standard Microsoft Office applications.

To Apply

If you are a driven Property Solicitor ready to take the next step in a supportive, rewarding environment, please submit your up-to-date CV via the application link.