Overview

Residential Property Solicitor | 2–3 PQE | Hassocks

Buying a home is one of life’s biggest milestones, and behind every smooth transaction is a solicitor who makes it possible. This role offers you the chance to step into a growing residential property team where you’ll develop your expertise, take on increasing responsibility, and build a career with real momentum.

The Firm

This is a modern, ambitious practice that has grown significantly in recent years while maintaining a supportive, people-first culture. With a strong presence across the South East, the firm is known for combining technical excellence with a friendly, approachable style. Staff surveys consistently highlight high levels of job satisfaction, work-life balance and confidence in leadership.

Development is taken seriously at every career stage, with mentoring, learning opportunities and clear progression pathways designed to help people reach their full potential.

The Role

You’ll manage a varied caseload of residential property transactions including sales, purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity. Working closely with experienced colleagues, you’ll not only deliver a first-class service to clients but also gain exposure to more complex matters that will stretch and enhance your skills.

Beyond the day-to-day, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to business development, strengthen referral networks and play a key role in building long-term client relationships that grow alongside your career.

The Ideal Candidate

• Solicitor with 2–3 years’ PQE in residential property law
• Previous experience handling a range of conveyancing transactions
• Strong grasp of property legislation and conveyancing procedures
• Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and client care skills, with the ability to put clients at ease
• Proactive, organised and able to manage deadlines effectively
• Comfortable using case management systems and MS Office tools

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and an additional day for your birthday
• Private healthcare and life assurance
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Cycle to work scheme, interest-free season ticket loans and retail discounts
• Discounts on personal legal services
• A culture that values growth, with mentoring and structured development to support progression right up to partnership

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services and Law Practice