Residential Property Lawyer – Bournemouth – 4+ Years PQE
Location: Bournemouth
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with some hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £55,000 to £70,000

A well established and progressive South West law firm is seeking a Residential Property Lawyer (4+ PQE) to join its busy and dedicated Land Law team in Bournemouth. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a key role within a high performing department, managing a full caseload and contributing to the continued growth of a respected regional practice.

The Role
You’ll be responsible for managing a varied caseload of residential property matters from instruction through to post completion, including:

• Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Transfers of equity
• Remortgages
• New build and plot sales
• Title checks, reporting and drafting documentation
• Liaising with clients, agents, lenders and other professionals
• Supervising junior lawyers and support staff where required
• Supporting a collaborative and ambitious team culture
• Maintaining high professional standards, compliance and time recording

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with:

• 4+ years’ PQE in residential property and land law
• Strong technical knowledge and confidence managing a full caseload independently
• Excellent drafting, communication and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Motivation, organisation and a proactive mindset
• Experience supervising junior team members (desirable)
• Ability to network and contribute to business development
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal IT systems

Benefits
The firm offers:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Clear career progression pathways
• Recognition for high quality work and client service
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working arrangements where possible

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.