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

Overview

In this role, you operate as the senior fee earner in the Bristol residential property team, guiding a small conveyancing group and shaping the Bristol practice. You manage a varied caseload across freehold/leasehold transactions, lease extensions, refinancing and equity transfers, while mentoring junior staff. You will build key introducer relationships and contribute to business development. The position offers hybrid working, clear leadership progression and a visible impact on the team-wide market presence.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Nine day fortnight
• 32 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
• Birthday leave
• Wellbeing programme
• Paid volunteering days

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of residential property matters
• Handle freehold & leasehold sales/purchases
• Oversee lease extensions, refinancing and transfer of equity
• Supervise, coach and develop junior team members
• Build relationships with key introducers
• Contribute to business development and team growth
• Shape Bristol offering and market presence in collaboration with leadership

Key requirements

• 4+ years PQE in residential property
• Solictor, FCILEX or Licensed Conveyancer (as suitable)
• 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

• strong communication
• client focus
• mentoring/coaching
• residential property conveyancing
• freehold/leasehold transactions
• lease extensions

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