Residential Property Solicitor

Gloucester – Salary negotiable based on experience

My client is looking for an experienced Residential Property Lawyer to join their specialist conveyancing team in Central London

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage a diverse and high-quality caseload of residential conveyancing matters, including sales, purchases, remortgages, new builds, and leasehold matters.
  • Handle lease extensions, transfers of equity, unregistered titles, and SDLT requirements (including relevant exemptions and reliefs).
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with Estate Agents, Brokers, and introducers, helping to support the firm’s continued London growth.
  • Provide guidance, coaching, and mentorship to junior team members.
  • Contribute ideas and initiatives within a progressive, open-minded team environment.
Experience Required
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience handling complex residential conveyancing files.
  • Strong technical knowledge across all core residential property areas.
  • Experience with leasehold, unregistered property, and restrictions/cautions.
  • Proven ability to win new business and nurture relationships with key market partners.
  • Demonstrable team leadership or junior supervision experience.
Benefits:
  • Hybrid working 
  • Generous annual leave and additional day off on your birthday
  • Enhanced annual leave for long service, including a fully paid one-month sabbatical
  • Holiday trading scheme
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • EAP & wellbeing programme
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Corporate gym membership discount
  • Free monthly breakfasts and lunches
  • Regular team-building and social events

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Leah Ellson

Senior Recruitment Consultant
0203 846 3071

leah.e@douglas-scott.co.uk

Leah Ellson is an Senior Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, having been with the company for over 3 years. She now works in the Dubai office, specialising in placing legal professionals across the region. Leah works with leading firms, ranging from boutique to top-tier Legal 500. She holds a Criminology degree from Chester University and brings 6 years of experience in sales and recruitment roles. Leah excels at developing strong professional relationships and consistently hitting targets. In her spare time, she enjoys going out for food, friends, and family, and staying fit by hitting the gym.


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Residential Conveyancing
  • Type: Solicitor / FILEX
  • Salary: Salary negotiable based on experience
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Gloucester
  • Reference: 1299367

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