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Residential Property Solicitor

William James Recruitment
Manchester · posted 22 August 2026
Location
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Category
Legal

Residential Property Lawyer – Manchester – 2+ PQE – Competitive Salary + Hybrid Working



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A well-established North West law firm is looking to recruit a Residential Property Lawyer. This respected, full-service practice has over 50 years of legal expertise, a CQS-accredited conveyancing team and modern offices in Manchester city centre.


This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Residential Property Lawyer in Manchester to take on a varied, high-quality caseload with real autonomy, supported directly by an experienced Partner.


Offering hybrid working, genuine flexibility and excellent exposure to complex and rewarding work, this role is ideal for a Residential Property Lawyer seeking quality files, independence and clear opportunities for progression and professional development.


The Role


  • Managing a full caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion
  • Acting on freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, including Building Safety Act matters
  • Handling auction sales, bridging finance, remortgages, transfers of equity and new build transactions
  • Advising private clients, property investors and lenders
  • Liaising with clients, agents, brokers and other solicitors to keep transactions moving
  • Ensuring full compliance with regulatory and risk requirements
  • Providing clear, practical and commercial advice
  • Contributing to the development of the team, including mentoring and supporting junior colleagues


The Candidate


  • Qualified Solicitor, CILEx or Licensed Conveyancer with approximately 2+ years' PQE or equivalent experience
  • Proven experience running a full residential conveyancing caseload independently
  • Strong technical knowledge across sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity and new build
  • Leasehold and Building Safety Act experience would be advantageous
  • Confident managing files efficiently and to deadline under time pressure
  • Excellent communication and client care skills
  • Commercially aware with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
  • Experience with case management systems and mentoring junior staff is desirable
  • Team player keen to develop and progress within a supportive firm


Benefits & How to Apply


  • Competitive salary depending on experience
  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • Genuine autonomy on your own caseload, with Partner-level support
  • Varied, high-quality work including investor, lender and high-value transactions
  • CQS-accredited team within a Legal 500-recognised, full-service firm
  • Part of an international network with legal services across 60+ countries
  • Modern Manchester city centre offices
  • Clear route to progression, professional development and mentoring
  • Supportive, people-first culture with a collaborative, jargon-free approach


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William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. xwzovoh We work with a variety of top-tier clients including a range of Legal 500 firms.

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