Residential Property – Partner/Sr Associate – Bournemouth – 8+

Overview

In this role you will lead a thriving residential property practice within a growing, employee-owned regional law firm. You’ll manage high-value transactions, mentor junior lawyers, and drive new business while supporting the Bournemouth office’s strategic growth. You work closely with clients and the local market to deliver sophisticated property solutions, contributing to the firm’s award-winning culture. This is an opportunity to shape a high-quality property team and influence firm growth in a collaborative setting.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive remuneration and profit share
• Employee-owned structure with real influence
• Hybrid and flexible working
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
• Private medical insurance and wellbeing support
• Clear progression opportunities

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a high-quality caseload of residential property matters
• Handle high-value sales and purchases and leasehold, freehold, and new-build transactions
• Manage complex and high-net-worth residential matters
• Lead and mentor team members
• Develop business and manage client relationships
• Support strategic growth of the Bournemouth office

Key requirements

• 8+ years PQE in Residential Property
• Strong technical and drafting skills
• Excellent communication and client care abilities
• Proven ability to manage complex and high-value matters
• Leadership experience and ability to develop others
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach
• Strong presence in the local market

• communication
• client care
• leadership
• business development
• residential property drafting
• technical property knowledge

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