Housing Finance Solicitor/Associate (3-5 PQE) – Bristol

Overview

In this role you will support a busy Property team within a Top 100 law firm, focusing on housing finance and portfolio transactions for Registered Providers, lenders, and security trustees. You will handle high-value matters including security charging and due diligence across the UK, contributing to community-facing housing finance deals. You’ll mentor junior fee earners, manage transaction workflows, and help develop client relationships. This is an opportunity to shape complex housing finance projects in a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment.

Pay / Benefits

• private medical
• generous pension
• bonus scheme
• wellbeing support
• flexible hybrid working

Responsibilities

• Assist with large security charging and due diligence projects
• Draft and negotiate Certificates of Title, reports on title, and condition precedent documentation
• Manage smaller property finance and portfolio transactions with partner support
• Supervise and mentor junior fee earners on property preparation and transaction processes
• Oversee title reviews, Land Registry applications, rectification work, and transaction management
• Support business development through client events, training, and pitches

Key requirements

• 3-5 years’ PQE with property finance and/or portfolio transaction experience
• Background advising Registered Providers and/or housing sector lenders
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Excellent drafting, analysis, and communication abilities
• Commercially minded, proactive, and confident supervising juniors
• Experience with Land Registry portals and property due diligence highly advantageous

• strong communication
• organizational skills
• leadership/mentoring
• property finance
• portfolio transactions
• Land Registry portals

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