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Property Solicitor / Legal Executive

United Kingdom, Sunderland · Job Posted December 08, 2025
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Job Description

Are you a detail-driven legal professional with a passion for property law? Do you thrive on building strong client relationships while delivering exceptional legal solutions? In this role, you’ll handle a wide range of property matters, guide and support team members, and play a key part in business development. You’ll have the opportunity to foster long-term client connections, grow your professional network, and contribute to the continued success of a respected firm. If you’re ready to combine technical expertise with strategic thinking in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect role for you.

Job Responsibility

  • Undertaking legal work for the benefit of the clients of the firm
  • Supervising the work of Legal Assistant and others, may from time to time be required
  • Participation in business development activities including supporting existing fee earners
  • Building, maintaining and nurturing an appropriate network of contacts, referrers and business partners with the aim of winning new work
  • Fostering and developing relationships with both existing and past clients to ensure repeat instructions are received

Requirements

  • Sound relevant experience required, gained within a respected Property team
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Sound legal research skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

What we offer

  • Development Plan
  • 27 days holiday, plus Christmas Eve
  • Support to develop your career through in-house and external training opportunities
  • Regular firm wide social events
  • Discounted legal services for employees
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