Property law
Working in Property Law will means working on commercial and residential property transactions, and can often involve areas such as mortgage lending, social housing, or property finance.
Our specialists have an incredibly in-depth knowledge of the marketplace and are there every step of the way providing valuable advice and reassurance. We provide guidance and a non-biased opinion, ensuring your find the role that is right for you.
Please see our Property Law vacancies below:
Latest jobs
Property law - Legal Secretary
A highly established and highly regarded solicitors practice based just North of the City of London has an exciting Hybrid role for an experienced Legal Secretary in the Property Department.
The firm provides a wide range of legal advice and assistance primarily to commercial and high net worth national and international clients.
You will be responsible for assisting our solicitors in a variety of tasks including:
- Opening new matters on our case management system and dealing with AML & KYC requirements;
- Preparing correspondence and documents through digital dictation and word processing, organising, and filing documents;
- Carrying out conveyancing searches;
- Preparing and submitting applications to the Land Registry and dealing with post completion matters;
- Preparing financial statements and invoices;
- Diary management;
- General administration.
Experience in a legal environment is essential.
The successful candidate will need to have a typing speed of 65+ with knowledge of using a digital dictation system. (philips speech live) This is a great role which offers hybrid working of 3 days in the office and 2 from home and a competitive salary
For further information please contact Ella Britton
Property law - Residential Property Partner
AJ Chambers is working with a regional law firm in Colchester, they are currently seeking an experienced Residential Property Lawyer to join them as a Senior Associate or Partner.
This firm has a fantastic reputation across Essex, this firm offers the opportunity for flexibility and hybrid along with high quality of work.
Key aspects:
- Sales & Purchases
- Freehold & Leasehold
- Transfer of equity
- New Builds
- Re-mortgages
This firm is looking for a senior Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Legal Executive and they are prepared to offer.
- A very competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Cash health plan
- Life assurance
Please apply or get in contact with Andrew Fragnito-Day at AJ Chambers.
Property law - Team Assistant
A large and vibrant Law Firm based in the City of London has an exciting opportunity for a recent Graduate who is looking to make that first or second move into a fantastic Law Firm.
The Team Assistant role will sit within a central pool of Assistants with three other members supporting across the firm and occasionally being assigned to a particular practice depending on needs.
The successful candidate will have at least 6-12 months administration experience, ideally within a legal firm or professional services firm.
The role will offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Property law - Team Manager | New Build
AJ Chambers is working with a regional law firm based in North Essex, they are currently recruiting for an experienced new build Lawyer to manage the team.
This role will be focusing on a mixture of new build and shared ownership work along with the day to day running of the team.
Key aspects:
- Managing junior fees and support staff: monthly & quarterly reviews and assisting with any help of their files.
- Monitor the progress of the team
- Ensure targets have been met
- Carrying out conveyancing transactions
This is a great opportunity for a Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer who is looking for immediate progression. You⣙ll also be offered:
- A competitive salary
- 25 days annual plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working (3 days in the office)
- Onsite parking
Please apply or get in contact with Andrew Fragnito-Day at AJ Chambers.
Property law - Legal Secretary - Real estate
Our client is a top Legal 500 law firm based in the heart of the City who is now looking to recruit a Legal Secretary to join their thriving Real Estate team to provide support service to their Senior partners and fee earners.
You will be working as part of the team to provide general secretarial and administration support. You will assist the team in providing fee earners with effective and high-quality assistance, enabling them to focus on providing the best legal services to clients.
Main responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- Working as part of the secretarial support team assisting fee earners
- Providing diary management
- Managing filing systems and workflows to maintain an effective and up to date filing system
- Applying your knowledge and proficiency in MS Office Suite (and other software where necessary) to manage all documents and correspondence accurately including creating (internal, business development & client-facing), formatting, filing, dictation using BigHand, bundling
- Having a strong understanding of the practice management system (training provided)
- Ensuring requirements for opening and closing files/matters are fulfilled in a timely manner, consulting with their compliance department
- Responsible for ensuring fee earners⣙ compliance on matters regarding debt, and general matter management requirements and generating relevant reports
- Managing finance transactions and requests for clients and matters via their practice management system (training provided)
The Successful candidate will have previous experience within Real Estate or Commercial Property department of a law firm, and be highly skilled on all MS Office applications with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
The role will offer a competitive salary with a fantastic benefits package including; corporate gym membership, Private health insurance, interest free season ticket loan and enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave. Core hours 9.30am - 5.30pm
For further information please contact Ella Britton
Property law - Senior Residential Conveyancer
AJ Chambers is working with a well established firm based in Maldon, they are currently seeking an experienced Conveyancing Lawyer to join their firm.
This firm has a fantastic reputation in the Essex area and you⣙ll be working on matters including:
- Freehold & Leasehold
- Sales & Purchases
- Lease extensions
- Help to buy
- Re-mortgages
This firm is offering a very competitive salary and the opportunity for future partnership prospects.
Please apply or get in contact with Andrew Fragnito-Day at AJ Chambers.
Property law - Legal Secretary - Conveyancing
A busy Law firm based in Chelmsford is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join the Property team.
The role will support the Fee earners, liasing with clients on their behalf and providing day to day admin and Secretarial support; this will include:
- Dealing with general enquiries,
- Dealing with post completion matters and preparing paperwork.
- Opening and closing client files,
- Carrying out Land Registry searches,
- Audio typing, digital dictation and managing diaries on behalf of the Conveyancers.
The firm are offering a competitive starting salary and generous benefits package.
Previous Secretarial experience within Property is a must along with excellent time management and organisational skills. The successful candidate will also have experience using case management systems, excel, Word and Outlook.
For a confidential chat about this role please contact Ella Britton
Property law - Head of Commercial Property
AJ Chambers is working with a growing law with offices in Essex & Suffolk, they are currently recruiting for a Commercial Property Lawyer to head up their department in Chelmsford.
You⣙ll be getting involved in high value commercial property work while managing a team of 3 people. It⣙s an exciting role for someone looking for progression.
Key aspects:
- Commercial Property Sales & Purchases
- Property re-financing
- Commercial leases
- Developments
- Funding agreements
This position comes with an excellent package which includes:
- A competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Private medical cover
- Parking
- Hybrid working (2 days from home)
- Route to Partnership
Please apply or get in contact with Andrew Fragnito-Day at AJ Chambers.
Property law - Commercial Property Solicitor | Fully Remote Working
AJ Chambers is working with a law firm with offices across the country, they are currently seeking a Commercial Property Solicitor to join them in a fully remote working position.
This firm offers a unique setup where flexible working hours are available with no requirement to step into an office.
Key aspects:
- Commercial property sales & purchases
- Commercial leases
- Commercial landlord & tenant advice
- Changing the use of the premises
As well to the flexibility, this firm also offers:
- A competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Private medical cover
Please apply or get in contact with Andrew Fragnito-Day at AJ Chambers.
Property law - Agricultural Solicitor
AJ Chambers is working with a growing Legal 500 firm based in North Essex & Suffolk, they are currently seeking a Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their Agricultural & Commercial Property department.
You⣙ll be working in an experienced commercial property team and speaking with farming clients across Essex & East Anglia on a range of transactions including:
- Buying & Selling of farmland
- Wills & Taxation of assets
- Agricultural grants and subsidies
- Renewable energy
- Partnerships & limited companies
This firm is offering excellent progression opportunities and looks to tailor them to your own individual performance. They are also offering a great package including:
- A competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave
- On-site parking
- Hybrid working (3 days in the office)
Please apply or get in contact with Andrew Fragnito-Day at AJ Chambers.
Property law - Conveyancing Assistant
A busy law firm based in central Chelmsford has an exciting opportunity for an Conveyancing Assistant to join the busy Property Department.
The ideal candidate will have substantial experience of residential conveyancing. Some knowledge of new build would be useful but not essential. You will be required to deliver assistance and administrative support and have a flexible and positive approach to working in a fast growing company.
The role will include but not limited to:
- Working within a team of Conveyancing Assistants
- Dealing with clients over the telephone and face to face
- Providing quotes to prospective clients using our online quote tool
- Completing Land Registry Direct system application forms
- Opening files and proceeding with the initial stages of conveyancing transactions
- Completing Local Authority, Chancel and other relevant pre-exchange searches
- Complete Stamp Duty Land Tax forms
- Post-completion procedures
- File Closure
- Building up a good rapport with Estate Agents and other parties
The successful applicant will have the following attributes:
- You take an active interest and obtain a thorough understanding of client requirements
- Previous experience of working within a conveyancing department carrying out residential conveyancing duties
- Experience supporting more than one Fee Earner
- Confident, clear and articulate communication skills
- Well presented, appropriate to a professional business environment
- Pleasant and professional telephone manner
- Ability to work in an organised manor with the ability to multitask
- Be able to monitor and maintain quality and productivity
- Have excellent IT skills
- Experience of using a case management system preferred, but not essential
- You have a desire to provide the highest level of client service
The role will offer a competitive salary with clear career prospects.
For further information please contact Ella Britton
Property law - Conveyancing Assistant
A top Legal 500 Law firm based in Southend is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join the Property team.
The role will support the Fee earners, liasing with clients on their behalf and providing day to day admin and Secretarial support; this will include:
- Dealing with general enquiries,
- Dealing with post completion matters and preparing paperwork.
- Opening and closing client files,
- Carrying out Land Registry searches,
- Audio typing, digital dictation and managing diaries on behalf of the Conveyancers.
The firm are offering a competitive starting salary and generous benefits package.
Previous Conveyancing experience is a must along with excellent time management and organisational skills. The successful candidate will also have experience using case management systems, excel, Word and Outlook.
For further information please contact Ella Britton
Property law - Conveyancing Legal Secretary
An exciting opportunity for a Legal Secretary with previous Conveyancing experience has arisen with a highly regard Law Practice in Colchester.
The successful candidate will need to possess the following skills:
At least one year experience in conveyancing;
digital audio typing skills;
accuracy and attention to detail;
the ability to work as part of a team;
diary management;
providing all other ad-hoc secretarial duties; and
be fully conversant in MS Office.
This is a great role and one that will offer a competitive salary and a great working environment
For further information please contact Ella Britton
Property law - Salaried Partner | Residential Conveyancing | Hybrid Working
AJ Chambers is exclusively working with a medium sized, Legal 500 firm in Chelmsford. They are currently seeking a senior qualified Conveyancer to join them as a Senior Associate or Salaried Partner.
You⣙ll be working on complex property files which include:
- Heritage & historic buildings
- Town, Village & rural country houses
- Sales & Purchases
- Freehold & Leasehold
For the right person, partnership will be considered immediately along with a fantastic package including:
- A competitive salary
- Hybrid working (two days in the office)
- Onsite parking
- Cash health plan
Please apply or get in contact with Andrew Fragnito-Day at AJ Chambers.
Property law - Residential Property Lawyer
AJ Chambers is working with a growing law firm in Bury St. Edmunds, they are currently recruiting for a Residential Conveyancing Lawyer to join their team.
This firm has a fantastic reputation in the area and prides itself on client service. You⣙ll be working on files including:
- Sales & Purchases
- Freehold & Leasehold
- Shared Ownership
- Re-mortgages
This firm offers an excellent package which includes:
- A competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Private medical cover
Please apply or get in contact with Andrew Fragnito-Day at AJ Chambers