Senior Associate – Real Estate – 6 years PQE

Company: Douglas Scott Global Recruitment
Apply for the Senior Associate – Real Estate – 6 years PQE
Location: London
Job Description:

A top national firm is looking for a Senior Associate to join its highly regarded London real estate team, with a clear route towards partnership.

The Role You will be responsible for managing a broad range of residential property matters from initial instruction through to post-completion, including:

  • Freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals.
  • High-value residential purchases and sales.
  • Remortgages and refinancing transactions.
  • Transfers of equity and complex title matters.
  • Advising on ownership structures, SDLT considerations and property-related issues where appropriate.
  • Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and other professional advisers to ensure transactions progress efficiently.
  • Providing pragmatic, commercially focused advice tailored to clients’ objectives.
  • Managing transactions proactively to meet demanding timescales while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
  • Working closely with colleagues across other practice areas to provide a seamless cross-departmental service.
  • Supporting business development initiatives, nurturing referral relationships and contributing to the continued success of the residential property team.
  • Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and support staff where appropriate.

The Successful Candidate You will have:

  • A minimum of 7 years’ PQE specialising in residential property.
  • A strong track record of independently managing a busy and varied conveyancing caseload from instruction through to completion.
  • Experience acting on high-value and complex residential transactions.
  • Excellent technical knowledge of residential conveyancing law and procedure.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and professional contacts.
  • Strong commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to problem solving.
  • Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
  • A meticulous eye for detail and commitment to delivering work of the highest standard.
  • Confidence working within a fast-paced, client-driven environment.
  • Proficiency with case management systems and modern legal technology.
  • A proactive, personable and collaborative approach, with a genuine commitment to providing an exceptional client experience.

This would suit a real estate solicitor at around 7 years’ PQE who wants a senior role in a collaborative, ambitious team.

For a confidential discussion or further information, please contact:

Email: hayden@douglas-scott.co.uk

Phone: 0161 233 6360

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Posted: October 22nd, 2026