William James Recruitment
Residential Property Solicitor
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Residential Property Lawyer – Manchester – 2+ PQE – Competitive Salary + Hybrid Working
A well-established North West law firm is looking to recruit a Residential Property Lawyer. This respected, full-service practice has over 50 years of legal expertise, a CQS-accredited conveyancing team and modern offices in Manchester city centre.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Residential Property Lawyer in Manchester to take on a varied, high-quality caseload with real autonomy, supported directly by an experienced Partner.
Offering hybrid working, genuine flexibility and excellent exposure to complex and rewarding work, this role is ideal for a Residential Property Lawyer seeking quality files, independence and clear opportunities for progression and professional development.
The Role
- Managing a full caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion
- Acting on freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, including Building Safety Act matters
- Handling auction sales, bridging finance, remortgages, transfers of equity and new build transactions
- Advising private clients, property investors and lenders
- Liaising with clients, agents, brokers and other solicitors to keep transactions moving
- Ensuring full compliance with regulatory and risk requirements
- Providing clear, practical and commercial advice
- Contributing to the development of the team, including mentoring and supporting junior colleagues
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The Candidate
- Qualified Solicitor, CILEx or Licensed Conveyancer with approximately 2+ years' PQE or equivalent experience
- Proven experience running a full residential conveyancing caseload independently
- Strong technical knowledge across sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity and new build
- Leasehold and Building Safety Act experience would be advantageous
- Confident managing files efficiently and to deadline under time pressure
- Excellent communication and client care skills
- Commercially aware with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
- Experience with case management systems and mentoring junior staff is desirable
- Team player keen to develop and progress within a supportive firm
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Benefits & How to Apply
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Genuine autonomy on your own caseload, with Partner-level support
- Varied, high-quality work including investor, lender and high-value transactions
- CQS-accredited team within a Legal 500-recognised, full-service firm
- Part of an international network with legal services across 60+ countries
- Modern Manchester city centre offices
- Clear route to progression, professional development and mentoring
- Supportive, people-first culture with a collaborative, jargon-free approach
Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone
Contact:
- Sam Disley-Joyson, Recruitment Consultant
- Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140
- Mobile: 07949 315621
- Email: sam.disley-joyson@williamjamesrecruitment.com
More About William James Recruitment
William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients including a range of Legal 500 firms.
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