Residential Property Associate/Sr Associate-Bristol-Hybrid -5+

Overview

In this role you will join the Residential Development & Property team in Bristol to manage a diverse, high-end residential real estate caseload and provide commercially minded legal advice. You will support senior leadership, collaborate across the Real Estate division, and help grow the department through client development. Expect exposure to development, finance, and investment matters with opportunities to mentor juniors and contribute to strategic growth. The role offers a clear progression path within a supportive, growth-focused firm.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary and bonus scheme
• flexible working arrangements
• 25-30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• private healthcare
• pension scheme(s)
• life assurance

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of residential property matters including: residential development projects
• Bridging finance and lender-side transactions
• Portfolio refinances
• Title splitting and lease drafting
• Complex residential conveyancing
• Plot sales and site set-up
• Infrastructure agreements
• Auction transactions
• Act for lenders, developers, and investors across residential real estate
• Advise on complex, technical matters with minimal supervision
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Scope fees and manage budgetary aspects of client matters
• Develop internal and external networks of clients and intermediaries
• Attend networking events and contribute to marketing initiatives
• Begin to develop niche or sector expertise
• Support junior team members with technical and business guidance
• Ensure clear communication across all levels of the team
• Track progress against KPIs and meet performance targets

Key requirements

• Qualified solicitor, licensed conveyancer, or CILEx with 5+ years PQE
• Strong track record in complex residential conveyancing and development work
• Ability to manage own files and delegate effectively
• Excellent drafting, organisational, and client relationship skills
• Commercially minded with enthusiasm for practice development
• Collaborative and supportive approach to team leadership

• collaborative mindset
• client relationship management
• practice development initiative
• complex residential conveyancing
• development work
• bridging finance and lender-side transactions

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