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Residential Property Solicitor
- £45000 - £55000 per annum
- Horsham, West Sussex
- Permanent
Residential Property Solicitor | 2+ PQE | Horsham
A strong opportunity to join a well-regarded regional property practice with an established residential offering and a growing specialist leasehold capability. You will take on a busy, varied caseload within a supportive team, with scope to develop in both mainstream conveyancing and more complex cases as your experience grows.
What You'll Be Doing
You will handle a broad mix of residential transactions while working closely with experienced colleagues across the wider property group.
- Managing freehold and leasehold sales and purchases from instruction to completion
- Acting on remortgages, transfers of equity and investment/buy-to-let matters
- Working with a well-structured case management system to ensure accuracy and momentum
- Collaborating with specialist leasehold colleagues on enfranchisement and lease extension work where relevant
- Progressing matters efficiently while maintaining clear, proactive communication with clients, agents and lenders
- Ensuring high standards of due diligence and risk management in line with the firm's established processes
- Contributing to client care initiatives, maintaining the team's reputation for responsiveness and reliability
About You
You will be a residential property specialist with solid technical grounding and a commitment to excellent service.
- 2+ years' PQE (or equivalent) in residential conveyancing
- Confident running your own mixed caseload with appropriate supervision
- Strong organisational skills and an ability to keep files moving in line with client expectations
- Clear communicator who can provide practical, reassuring guidance throughout the transaction
- Comfortable using modern IT systems and case management tools
- Collaborative, approachable and able to build strong relationships with clients and referrers
What's on Offer
You'll join a property team known for its depth of experience, strong client feedback and the quality of its systems.
- Busy, high-quality residential caseload with opportunities to take on more complex matters
- Direct access to a growing specialist leasehold department for those interested in enfranchisement and reform work
- Strong infrastructure backed by recognised conveyancing accreditation
- A responsive, well-organised working environment praised for accuracy, diligence and clear communication
- Supportive team culture with accessible partners and a highly collaborative approach across offices
- A competitive benefits package, including generous holiday allowance and hybrid working arrangements
- Real potential to build your profile within a respected regional firm with a strong property platform
The Firm
You will be joining a multi-office regional practice with a long-established presence across Sussex and a strong reputation in both residential conveyancing and specialist leasehold work. The property group is integrated across commercial, residential and leasehold departments, offering lawyers exposure to a wide range of matters and clear development pathways. Known for responsiveness, partner-level involvement and high client satisfaction, the firm provides a stable, well-structured environment in which to progress your career.
Apply now or contact Harrison for a confidential conversation.