Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive – Residential Property

Overview

In this Bristol-based role you will join a respected residential property team to manage a varied caseload and support growth in a client-focused practice. You will work closely with clients, supervise junior lawyers, and contribute to marketing and business development efforts. You’ll ensure smooth case progression, compliance, and accurate file management while handling financial aspects with support. This is a great opportunity to advance your career within a supportive culture that values progression and high-quality service. You’ll be part of a firm that emphasizes impact, teamwork, and work-life balance in a growing property practice.

Pay / Benefits

• steady flow of quality work
• clear career progression
• quality training and supervision
• monthly flexi-time allowance
• private medical insurance
• generous annual leave

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied residential property caseload (freehold/leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, first registrations)
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers within the department
• Support marketing and business development initiatives
• Provide tailored legal advice with regular client contact
• Ensure efficient case progression and compliance with firm procedures
• Oversee financial aspects of your caseload with cash office support
• Maintain accurate and compliant electronic and physical files

Key requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ PQE in residential property
• Recent experience managing a full caseload from instruction to completion
• Strong communication, client care, and organisational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems
• Proactive, flexible, and team-oriented approach
• Full, clean driving licence
• Availability for occasional Saturday clinics (up to 4 times per year)

• strong communication
• client care
• organizational skills
• proactivity
• Microsoft Office
• case management systems

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