Solicitor / Associate / Sr Associate-Residential Property-Bath

Overview

In this role you join a large Bath-based Residential Property team to manage a diverse caseload and deliver end-to-end conveyancing services. You’ll work in a collaborative, high-performing environment that values knowledge sharing, business development, and client-focused advice. The position offers tailoring to your experience, whether you bring an existing client base or are earlier in your career. You’ll progress with the team’s growth, shaping specialist areas and contributing to firm-wide goals in a supportive culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of residential property transactions
• Deliver end-to-end digital conveyancing services using available technology
• Provide high quality, commercially astute legal advice
• Handle transactional matters efficiently and take direct client instructions
• Build strong client relationships and work with partners to provide tailored solutions
• Scope and price work with appropriate supervision
• Develop client relationships with partner support
• Grow your profile as a Residential Property lawyer
• Lead and contribute to business development initiatives
• Build a network of clients, contacts, and referrers
• Identify cross-selling opportunities across the firm
• Participate in team and sector pitches
• Maintain accurate time recording, WIP monitoring, and billing
• Work towards individual and team KPIs aligned with firm goals

Key requirements

• Qualification as a Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or CILEx
• Previous experience within a Residential Property team
• Strong client and project management skills
• Commitment to delivering excellent client service
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively
• Proactive approach to business development
• Collaborative mindset and comfort working within a supportive team

• Collaborative mindset
• Client-focused service
• Strong organisational skills
• Digital conveyancing
• Pricing and scoping of work
• Time recording, WIP monitoring and billing

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