Residential Property Lawyer

Residential Property Lawyer (3-5 Years PQE)

Tunbridge Wells, Kent | Hybrid Working Available | Established Residential Property Team

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Residential Property Lawyer to join a thriving and growing property team at a well-regarded law firm in Tunbridge Wells.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Conveyancing Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Legal Executive seeking high-quality work, strong support and genuine career progression within a modern and client-focused practice.

The Role

You will manage a varied caseload of residential property matters from instruction through to completion, acting for a diverse client base across Kent, Sussex and the wider South East.

The caseload will include:

• Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Transfers of equity
• Re-mortgages
• New build transactions
• Shared ownership matters
• Leasehold enquiries and management company issues
• Declarations of Trust
• Title investigations
• SDLT submissions
• Land Registry applications

You will have exposure to more complex conveyancing matters, including leasehold transactions involving managing agents, freeholders and third-party enquiries.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a residential conveyancing caseload independently
• Conducting title investigations and reporting to clients
• Raising and responding to enquiries
• Reviewing searches and advising clients on risk
• Drafting and reviewing contracts and transfer deeds
• Preparing Declarations of Trust and associated documentation
• Acting for mortgage lenders in accordance with UK Finance Lender Handbook requirements
• Submitting SDLT returns and Land Registry applications
• Delivering exceptional client service throughout the transaction process

About You

To be successful in this position, you will:

• Be a Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Chartered Legal Executive
• Have approximately 3-5 years’ PQE or equivalent residential conveyancing experience
• Possess strong technical knowledge across all aspects of residential property law
• Be confident handling leasehold transactions and more complex title issues
• Have excellent client care and communication skills
• Be capable of managing files with minimal supervision
• Enjoy working within a collaborative and supportive team environment
• Have experience of or familiarity with CQS standards

What’s on Offer?

• Quality residential conveyancing work
• Strong levels of instruction and an established client base
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Modern systems and processes
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Genuine career development opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for a Residential Property Lawyer looking to join a busy and successful team where quality work, client service and professional development are genuinely valued.

How to Apply:

• Online: Apply with your updated CV via the provided link.
• Contact: For immediate consideration, contact Robert Rowland at G2 Legal.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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