Associate​/Senior Associate, Residential Property

Full‑time permanent role | Hybrid – St Albans and homeworking

Are you ready for a role that offers autonomy, meaningful responsibilities, and the opportunity to develop your skills while collaborating with a strong team?

At SA Law, we’re the law firm for people who believe life is what you make it. Since 2005, we’ve helped clients do just that—using the law as a tool to unlock progress, protect what matters, and achieve what’s possible. From the everyday to the extraordinary, we’re here to help clients take control and keep moving forward.

In this role, you’ll be supporting individuals through all their residential property matters. From buying or selling a home, remortgaging, managing their portfolio, through to freeing up equity. Property matters can become stressful very quickly. That’s why we’re committed to providing a service that’s proactive and responsive, delivering the high-quality support our clients need.

As a B Corp‑certified firm, we balance purpose with performance, ensuring every decision benefits clients, colleagues, communities, and the planet. Here, your work truly counts—in every sense.

Explore what’s possible with SA Law.

You’ll work with clients at every stage of their life, from those buying their first home to those downsizing to free up capital for their retirement. You’ll also work with property portfolio owners, as well as families who are parting with the home of a loved one. Whatever type of client you are working with, you’ll:

• Handle all aspects of residential conveyancing transactions for both freehold and leasehold properties, including sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, new builds and shared ownership.
• Conduct title checks, reviewing legal documents, and identifying potential issues.
• Draft and review contracts, leases, and other property‑related documents.
• Manage correspondence with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other third parties.
• Ensure you comply with all relevant regulatory and legal requirements, including Anti‑Money Laundering (AML) and GDPR.
• Carry out searches, land registry applications, and raise appropriate enquiries.
• Provide expert legal advice to clients regarding property transactions.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date case management records.
• Proactively resolve any issues that may arise during the conveyancing process.
• Update clients on how their transaction is progressing.
• Manage client expectations and deliver excellent customer service.

You are an experienced lawyer (ideally 5+ years post qualification experience) with a strong track record in Residential conveyancing work seeking:

• A step up from your current firm, with more autonomy and responsibility.
• A balanced, high‑quality work environment, with scope for growth.
• A role where your expertise is valued, and you can make a tangible impact.

• Strong technical expertise (preferably gained within a CQS‑accredited firm), combined with excellent analytical and drafting skills.
• A professional and diligent approach to work with client satisfaction at the forefront.
• An excellent communicator, both written and oral, capable of building a good rapport with clients and colleagues
• An aptitude for creating and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with clients, referrers, and industry partners
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients, estate agents, surveyors, and other stakeholders.
• Clear expectations and open communication – so you know where you stand.
• Meaningful work with a diverse range of clients, shaping the future.
• A culture of inclusion, belonging, and collaboration.
• Opportunities for growth, mentoring, and development without limits.
• Flexible working and support for a work‑life balance that lasts.

Explore what’s possible with us – take the next step in your legal career.