Senior Residential Property Solicitor

Camberley – £50,000 - £65,000

Senior Residential Property Solicitor (5+ Years PQE)
North East Hampshire / Surrey Borders
 
Take the next step in your legal career by joining a highly regarded Residential Property team, recognised for its award-winning client service and conveyancing expertise. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior property lawyer looking to grow within a modern, forward-thinking firm.
 
The Firm:
This well-established, full-service law firm is Legal 500 recognised and continues to grow across the South East. With a strong emphasis on client care, innovation, and professional development, the firm offers a supportive environment for ambitious legal professionals who want to make an impact.
 
The Role:
We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Residential Property Fee Earner to lead by example within a high-performing conveyancing team. You will manage your own caseload while also taking an active role in mentoring junior colleagues, contributing to team performance and quality assurance.
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Handle a broad range of residential conveyancing matters from instruction to post-completion, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, lease extensions, and transfers of equity.
  • Supervise and support junior fee earners and assistants, offering guidance on complex matters and day-to-day queries.
  • Review titles, draft legal documents, and ensure all work meets internal and regulatory standards.
  • Provide high-quality, client-focused advice and build strong relationships through regular contact and clear communication.
  • Play a role in process improvement, risk management, and the overall operational efficiency of the department.
  • Act as a point of escalation for challenging cases and support team members in resolving issues quickly and professionally.
About You:
  • A qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer with a minimum of 5 years' PQE in residential property.
  • Confident managing a diverse and busy caseload with minimal supervision.
  • Prior experience in a leadership, supervisory, or mentoring capacity.
  • Strong technical knowledge of the conveyancing process and attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • A proactive and collaborative approach to client service and team development.
  • Experience with case management systems (desirable).
What's on Offer:
  • A competitive salary commensurate with experience.
  • Performance-based bonus scheme.
  • Free on-site parking.
  • Flexible core hours.
  • 25 days' holiday plus an additional day for Christmas closure.
  • Enhanced parental leave and a benefits package including pension contributions
  • Ongoing professional development in a collaborative and ambitious environment.

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Emily Flewitt

Head of London and Home Counties
0203 846 3071

emily.flewitt@douglas-scott.co.uk

Emily Flewitt, Head of London and Home Counties at Douglas Scott for over 7 years, excels in managing recruitment for the region while building strong client and candidate relationships. Outside of work, Emily enjoys quality time with family, spicy margaritas with friends, walks with her Frenchie Pablo, and staying active. Inspired by her curiosity and interest in varied challenges, she notes that if not in recruitment, she’d likely have pursued a career in the police. Her favorite advice? “Listen more than you speak.”


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Residential Conveyancing
  • Type: Solicitor / FILEX
  • Salary: £50,000 - £65,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Camberley
  • Reference: 1273580

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