Solicitor – Residential Property

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Solicitor to join our busy Residential Property team.

The ideal candidate should have been qualified for a minimum of three years, and ideally have experience in dealing with lease extensions and complex property transactions.  You will join a busy team consisting of six fee earners and eight assistants, and report into the Head of Residential Property.

As an experienced Residential Property Solicitor, your role is to provide expert legal advice and assistance to our clients throughout their conveyancing journey.  You will be an ambassador for Phillips Law, helping to maintain our reputation for excellence and generate new business for the firm.

About Phillips Law

Phillips Law is a leading Hampshire law firm, bringing together talented people to achieve exceptional outcomes for our clients.  We were awarded the Law Society “Medium Law Firm of the Year” in 2021, and Hampshire Law Society “Firm of the Year” and “Lawyer of the Year” in 2022, and “Professional Services Firm of the Year” in 2023.  Our mission is to deliver the strongest and most personalised client / lawyer relationship that a law firm can provide.

With a track record for excellence spanning over 30 years, we are highly recommended by The Legal 500 and continue to grow, attracting the brightest talent and a loyal client following who consider us a partner to their businesses and personal lives.  We provide insight and practical advice across a wide range of legal services.

As an employer, Phillips Law is dedicated to attracting the highest calibre of people at all levels.  We offer plenty of scope to work on high-quality legal matters, within a friendly and supportive firm.  Our culture is one of continuous growth and development, not only in terms of the service we offer our clients but also in the opportunities we offer our team.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Running the full conveyancing process, taking a property from instruction to completion.
• Responsible for managing own caseload.
• Assisting with own registrations when post-completions team are out of the office.
• Business development; networking and introducing new clients and relevant third parties to Phillips.
• Upholding compliance regulations in line with our policies and procedures.
• Maintaining CQS standards.

Skills, Qualification and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience post-qualification in Residential Property. Previous experience with lease extensions would be advantageous.
• Experience of managing a small team of Legal Secretaries / Administrators desirable, but not essential.
• Highly efficient and self-motivated with strong administrative skills and the ability to delegate judiciously.
• Client focused and empathetic, with strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Confident with the use of Microsoft Office package (especially Outlook, Word and ideally Excel) and Case Management Systems. Prior experience of LEAP advantageous, but not essential.
• Previous digital dictation experience.
• The ability to remain courteous and friendly even when under pressure.
• Flexible and a team-player.

The base compensation per annum is contingent upon proven experience.  In addition, Phillips Law offers a performance-related bonus and other benefits.