Residential Real Estate Associate (1-2 PQE)

We are working with a well established and highly regarded City law firm seeking a Residential Real Estate Associate to join their London office. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer to join a respected property team handling high quality residential transactions for a broad client base.

The firm is looking for a motivated and detail oriented Associate with 1-2 years' PQE to work closely with experienced partners and senior lawyers on a varied caseload of residential property matters.

The Firm

The Residential Real Estate Associate will join a reputable City based law firm known for its strong real estate practice and client focused approach. The firm advises a wide range of clients including high net worth individuals, property investors, developers and private clients on residential property transactions across London and the South East.

The firm has built a strong reputation for delivering high quality legal advice while maintaining a supportive and collaborative working culture. Associates benefit from direct partner exposure, structured development and the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility early in their careers.

This is a full time position based in the firm's London office.

The Role

The Residential Property team advises on a broad range of residential real estate matters, including high value sales and purchases, investment properties and development related transactions.

The successful Associate will assist on transactions from instruction through to completion while developing strong client relationships and technical expertise.

The role will include:

Advising clients on residential property sales and purchases

Handling freehold and leasehold transactions

Assisting with high value and complex residential property matters

Drafting and reviewing contracts, reports on title and related documentation

Managing due diligence and reviewing search results

Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and other solicitors

Supporting partners and senior lawyers on more complex transactions

Assisting with completion processes and post completion matters

The Residential Real Estate Associate

You will be a proactive and commercially aware lawyer looking to develop your career within a respected City real estate practice.

The Residential Real Estate Associate will have:

1-2 years' PQE within a residential property or real estate team

Experience handling residential conveyancing matters

Strong drafting and communication skills

Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability

Confidence liaising with clients and third parties

Ability to manage competing priorities within a busy transactional environment

Experience gained at a recognised City, regional or specialist property law firm is preferred.

In return…?

Competitive salary and benefits package

Exposure to high quality residential property transactions

Opportunity to work closely with experienced real estate partners

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Clear opportunity to develop within a respected City property practice

If you are a Residential Real Estate Associate considering your next opportunity, please contact Paige Dent at Brandon James Law on (phone number removed)