Henderson Scott
Residential Property Solicitor
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RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATE
A well-established London law firm is seeking a Residential Property Associate to join its highly regarded private property team. The team advises high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals, family offices, companies and private lenders on a broad range of premium residential real estate matters.
The role offers exposure to high-value acquisitions, disposals, refinancing transactions and ongoing property management work across prime London and wider UK residential assets. Transaction values typically range from £3m for new-build purchases through to £20m+ for prime residential properties.
The Role
You will manage your own caseload while working closely with senior lawyers on a variety of matters, including:
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- Freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals
- Residential financing and refinancing transactions
- Advising borrowers and lenders on mortgage and security documentation
- Acting on conventional and Islamic finance transactions (experience advantageous but not essential)
- Drafting and negotiating transactional documents
- Preparing reports on title and responding to property enquiries
- SDLT submissions and Land Registry applications
- Lettings, licences, deeds of variation and related residential property work
- Managing multiple transactions with demanding deadlines and high levels of client contact
Candidate Requirements
- Approximately 3-4 years' PQE in residential property
- Strong experience handling sales, purchases and mortgage-backed transactions
- Exposure to high-value residential assets and private client work
- Ability to manage a busy caseload and work to tight deadlines
- Strong drafting, organisational and client management skills
- Commercial approach and excellent attention to detail
- Experience gained within a reputable London or regional practice
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Why Consider This Opportunity?
- High-quality private client and UHNW work
- Significant exposure to prime and super-prime residential property
- Varied workload across acquisitions, disposals and financing
- Supportive team environment with genuine responsibility from day one
- Clear opportunity to develop within a busy and growing practice
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