Associate/Sr Residential Property Associate – Bristol – 4+ PQE

Overview

As the senior Residential Property Associate in Bristol, you will lead a small team of conveyancers and support staff, handling a varied caseload of residential property matters. You will work closely with a regional Director to shape the Bristol offering and drive business development, acting as the most senior fee earner with autonomy to influence the team and market presence. The role combines client-facing leadership with hands-on conveyancing work, offering long-term progression into management. This is a hybrid, full-time role with clear leadership potential and a strong impact on the local practice.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working
• Nine day fortnight
• 32 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
• Birthday leave
• Wellbeing programme (Health Care plan & EAP)
• Gym access

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of residential property matters
• Handle freehold & leasehold sales/purchases
• Oversee lease extensions, refinancing, and transfer of equity
• Supervise and mentor junior team members
• Build relationships with key introducers
• Contribute to business development and team growth
• Shape the Bristol offering and market presence as the senior fee earner

Key requirements

• 4+ years PQE in residential property
• Solicitor, FCILEX or Licensed Conveyancer
• Strong communication and client care skills
• Proven ability to supervise and mentor junior colleagues
• Confidence working independently as the senior fee earner
• Ambition to progress into a leadership role

• communication
• mentoring/leadership
• client care
• residential property conveyancing
• lease extensions
• freehold/leasehold transactions

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