Partner (Residential Property)

About The Role

Our real estate team is now looking to grow our Residential Property offering into the Cheltenham market. Based in our busy Cheltenham office, you will use your experience and contacts to develop the residential team within the area.

We're looking for a confident and well-established Partner to help develop and grow this area with support from the Head of Residential Property and provide a comprehensive conveyancing service to our clients.

Other Responsibilities include:

• Advising on all aspects of residential conveyancing
• Providing clients with high-quality, proactive legal advice that meets their needs
• Contributing to the team's marketing initiatives and building relationships (both internally and externally) to raise the firm's profile in residential conveyancing
• Being proactive and ensuring clients and agents have regular updates and expectations are managed
• Drafting contracts and transfer deeds, dealing with enquiries, and managing the process through to exchange and completion
• Preparing completion statements, stamp duty land tax forms, and handling post-completion matters through to registration of title
• Supporting other members of the wider residential property team as needed
• Keeping up to date with developments in residential property law

About You

You will need:

• 8+ years PQE
• Connections and confidence working in the Cheltenham market
• Experience in a wide range of conveyancing practices, including sales, purchases, transfers, re-mortgages, new builds, adverse possession, first registrations, shared ownership, leasehold, and listed properties
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and manage client relationships effectively
• Excellent technical and drafting skills
• Strong commercial acumen
• Proactive, ambitious, organized, with a keen eye for detail

About Us

Benefits of working with us:

• Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• Sight tests / Glasses discounts
• Bonus scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
• 27 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Perks at Work benefits portal
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life Assurance
• One-third gym membership contribution
• Flu vaccinations

Is HCR the smart move for you?

HCR suits people who love a challenge and want to work in an environment where careers thrive on hard work and merit. Our team enjoys working on interesting matters for diverse clients, with early responsibility and backing for good ideas. We foster a vibrant, supportive environment driven by energy, enthusiasm, and entrepreneurial spirit.

Why HCR people love their jobs

Our people enjoy working on quality, interesting cases that help develop their careers. We give responsibility early, support innovation, and promote a fun, energetic workplace where everyone can thrive.

Career progression at HCR

Our growth creates opportunities for ambitious individuals. You can shape your career as part of our expansion, working with friendly, energetic colleagues who enjoy solving client problems and celebrating successes. We value community and a collegiate approach across our offices.

Our values and commitments

As a Times Best Law firm and UK Top 60, we offer comprehensive legal services with an entrepreneurial, flexible approach tailored to client needs. With over 800 staff and 150 partners across ten offices, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and high standards of client care. We celebrate differences and aim to create a supportive, talent-nurturing workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage adjustments to support your application process.

We also advise recruitment agencies that our internal Resourcing Team manages hiring, and unsolicited CVs will not be considered without prior agreement.