Solicitor-Residential Property-Land & Property-Somerset-5+ PQE

Solicitor - Residential Property - Land & Property - Somerset - 5+ Years PQE

Location: Somerset. Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time. Salary: £65,000 to £85,000 (dependent on experience).

A respected regional law firm is seeking a Land and Property Solicitor (5+ Years PQE) to join its established and growing team in Crewkerne. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a key role within a supportive, progressive environment offering genuine career development, including pathways up to Salaried Partner level.

The Role

You will be a key lawyer within the Land & Property team, managing a full caseload with a residential property focus. Responsibilities include:

• Managing matters from instruction through to post completion
• Handling a broad range of residential property and land law work
• Running a busy caseload with minimal supervision
• Supervising Trainee Lawyers and support staff (desirable)
• Meeting time recording and billing targets
• Liaising with clients, agents, and local professionals
• Contributing to a collaborative and supportive team culture

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with:

• 5+ years PQE in residential property or wider land law
• Strong technical knowledge of Property and Land Law
• Confidence managing files independently from start to finish
• Experience supervising junior colleagues (advantageous)
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Strong organisational ability and attention to detail
• Knowledge of the local market or a connection to the area (highly desirable)
• Proficiency with legal IT and case management systems

Benefits

• A supportive, inclusive and development focused working environment
• Clear progression routes, including Associate to Salaried Partner opportunities
• Recognition for high quality work and client service
• A comprehensive Employee Benefits package

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.