£50K/yr to £80K/yr
Mid Sussex, England
Permanent, Variable

Property Lawyer

Posted by Reed.

Job Title: Property Lawyer
Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex
Salary: £50,000 – £80,000 (DOE)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role:

Reed Specialist Legal Recruitment's client is a well-established and highly regarded law firm based in Haywards Heath, seeking a talented Property Lawyer to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a legal professional with a passion for residential property law to work in a collaborative and socially active environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a varied caseload of residential property matters, including sales, purchases, leases, and remortgages.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with local estate agents and clients.
  • Provide high-quality legal advice and maintain excellent client care standards.
  • Collaborate with a close-knit team of experienced property professionals.
  • Support the firm's expansion into commercial property work.

Candidate Profile:

  • 2–10 years PQE in residential property law preferred.
  • Open to Solicitors, Legal Executives (CILEx), and Licensed Conveyancers (CLC).
  • Strong local knowledge and/or willingness to build local contacts.
  • Comfortable working on-site with hybrid flexibility (minimum 3 days in office).
  • Experience with Leap CMS is beneficial.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Team & Culture:

  • Join a property team of 3 fee earners and 3 assistants, with plans for 1:1 support once settled.
  • Office of 22 staff, including Private Client, Litigation, and Corporate/Commercial teams.
  • Young and enthusiastic team with a strong reputation in the local legal community.
  • Social and inclusive culture – regular events, monthly quiz nights, and more.

Benefits:

  • 24 days holiday + bank holidays, including 3 days at Christmas.
  • Additional holiday every 3 years.
  • Discretionary bonuses – Christmas (£2k Approx.) and End-of-Year (average 3–5%).
  • Standard Nest pension scheme.
  • Great work-life balance – standard hours 9:00–5:30.
  • Hybrid working (1 Day WFH).

Apply Now:

If you're a driven property lawyer looking to join a supportive and forward-thinking firm, we'd love to hear from you.

?? To apply, or submit your CV to Mark Watts at Reed Specialist Legal Recruitment

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