Residential Property Associate​/Senior Associate

About The Role

We are seeking a motivated Associate/Senior Associate to join our Residential property team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in residential property with a focus on high net worth clients. You will manage a diverse caseload, providing expert legal advice to clients on property transactions.

Day to day, you’ll be successful in this role by:

As a key member of the Residential Conveyancing team, you'll provide a client facing service on a range of residential property matters including but not limited to, sales and purchases, re-mortgages and transfers of equity, lease extensions and leasehold enfranchisement work, and property support work for other members of the private client division. The ideal candidates will be either a qualified solicitor, CILEX lawyer or licensed conveyancer with around three years + experience in residential conveyancing, proficiency in handling various aspects of residential conveyancing and leasehold and freehold enfranchisement work with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Handling all aspects of residential property work which often involves country property, high net worth clients, lease extensions and leasehold enfranchisement, new builds, listed buildings, and unregistered land.
• Collaborating with colleagues in other practice areas, such as planning, estate planning, and litigation, to deliver comprehensive legal solutions
• Engaging in business development activities to grow the practice.

It is an integral part of this role that you comply with data security and all firm policies and procedures.

The role is right for you if:

The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive You should have experience in residential property law and expertise in Lease extension and enfranchisement work.

You will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and client management abilities are essential, along with a willingness to learn and adapt to new areas of law.

You are proactive and detail-oriented, with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Your interpersonal skills enable you to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues, fostering trust and collaboration. You are committed to continuous professional development and staying updated with the latest legal trends and practices. A genuine interest in agricultural property law and a desire to develop expertise in this area will be highly valued.

You’ll be joining a national law firm that enjoys a strong reputation, made possible by our exceptional people – each chosen for their industry knowledge and passion for their field. We want to help you to reach your full potential, love the work you do and deliver the best results for your clients. It’s our goal to make you feel great about working with us, and we work hard to cultivate a culture that makes it easy for you to stay with us for many years.

We work flexibly and you’ll be empowered to work where you do your best work, balancing your individual needs with the need for us to engage as teams and deliver excellent client service.

A career at Clarke Willmott will feel different to other law firms. We thrive on our individual differences and diversity because as a team, we are united by our shared values and mutual respect. Working with us you will feel empowered, valued and free to be yourself in a safe and supportive environment.

Our mission is to help you realise your full potential whilst maintaining a positive work-life balance. We provide a comprehensive learning and development programme and a range of wellbeing initiatives to support your career journey.

There’s no doubt we expect the best from our people and even the occasional extra mile. In return, your dedication and commitment to the continued success of the firm will be rewarded with a comprehensive range of flexible benefits.