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

Overview

In this role you will join Chadwick Nott’s Bristol-based Residential Development & Property team to handle a broad, technically challenging residential real estate caseload. You will support development, finance and investment work while leading junior colleagues and contributing to business development. The position offers clear progression and cross-functional collaboration with the wider Real Estate division. This is a chance to shape high-stakes property transactions for lenders, developers and investors.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 25-30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme(s)
• Life assurance

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of residential property matters (development projects, bridging finance, portfolio refinances, title splitting, lease drafting, complex conveyancing)
• Handle plot sales, site set-up, infrastructure agreements and auction transactions
• Act for lenders, developers, and investors across residential real estate
• Advise on complex matters with minimal supervision and develop niche expertise
• Build and maintain Client relationships, scope fees and manage budgets
• Develop internal and external networks of clients and intermediaries; attend networking events and contribute to marketing initiatives
• Support junior team members with technical and business guidance; ensure clear communication across the team
• Track progress against KPIs and meet performance targets

Key requirements

• 5+ years PQE
• Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or CILEx
• 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 leadership style

• collaborative
• strong client relationship skills
• business development orientation
• residential conveyancing
• development work
• title splitting

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