Residential & Commercial Property Solicitor, 2+ Years PQE

Join a Growing and Established Essex Law Firm 

F Barnes Solicitors is a well-established and respected law firm providing high-quality legal services to individuals, businesses, and property investors across Essex and London. Due to continued expansion within our Property Department, we are seeking a talented and motivated Residential & Commercial Property Solicitor to join our team at our Gidea Park office in the New Year. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to build their career within a supportive, progressive, and client-focused firm.

The Role 

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of residential and commercial property matters from instruction through to post-completion, while maintaining the highest standards of client care. 

Your work will include:

• Residential sales and purchases 
• Leasehold and freehold conveyancing 
• Re-mortgages and transfers of equity 
• Buy-to-let and investment property transactions 
• Commercial sales and acquisitions 
• Commercial leases and landlord and tenant matters 
• Business premises transactions 
• Property development matters 
• Client relationship management 
• Business development and networking opportunities 
• Maintaining compliance and regulatory standards  

Candidate Requirements 

To be considered for this position, you must: 

• Be a qualified Solicitor in England and Wales 
• Have a minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in both residential and commercial property 
• Be confident managing your own caseload with minimal supervision 
• Possess strong technical knowledge of property law and conveyancing procedures 
• Demonstrate excellent communication and client care skills 
• Have a commercial and practical approach to problem-solving 
• Be highly organised with strong attention to detail 
• Be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team 

Benefits

• Competitive market-rate salary 
• Full time permanent position 
• Favourable Holiday 5.6 weeks per annum including bank holidays (full time) 
• Additional discretionary annual leave in between Christmas and New Year 
• Additional 1 day for your Birthday after six months service 
• Supportive and friendly working environment 
• High-quality and varied workload 
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development 
• Long-term career prospects within a growing firm 
• Modern office facilities in Gidea Park 
• Pension scheme 
• Private Medical Health Insurance after 1 year continuous service 

Why Join F Barnes Solicitors? 

At F Barnes Solicitors, we are committed to delivering exceptional legal services while fostering a positive and collaborative workplace culture. We value our people and provide a rewarding environment in which talented lawyers can thrive and develop their careers. 

If you are a driven residential property solicitor with at least two years’ PQE in both residential & commercial property and are looking for your next career move, we would be delighted to hear from you. 

Only candidates with the relevant experience need apply with CV and covering letter to:

Email: Joanne.druce@fbarnes.co.uk

F Barnes Solicitors is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.