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

Company: Chadwick Nott
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Associate/ Senior Residential Property Associate – Bristol – 4+ Years PQE

Location: Bristol

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (Hybrid)

Salary: £55,000 to £75,000 (DOE)

A well established residential property practice is seeking an experienced Residential Property Associate (4+ PQE) to join its Bristol office as the senior fee earner. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a visible, influential role with clear progression into team leadership.

The Role

You’ll work closely with a regional Director and lead a small team of conveyancers and support staff. Work will include:

  • Managing a varied caseload of residential property matters
  • Freehold & leasehold sales/purchases
  • Lease extensions, refinancing and transfer of equity
  • Supervising, coaching and developing junior team members
  • Building relationships with key introducers
  • Contributing to business development and team growth

You’ll be the most senior fee earner in the Bristol office, with autonomy to shape the team’s development and market presence.

Candidate Requirements

  • Solicitor, FCILEX or Licensed Conveyancer
  • 4+ years’ PQE in residential property
  • 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

Working Model

  • Hybrid working: 2 days from home
  • Office presence important initially
  • 9 day fortnight available after probation
  • Full time contracted hours: 35 per week

Team Structure

You’ll join a supportive Bristol team including:

  • Licensed Conveyancers
  • Paralegals
  • Senior Legal Assistants
  • Legal Assistants

Progression

  • Clear pathway into team management
  • Opportunity to shape and grow the Bristol offering
  • Long term leadership prospects

Benefits

  • Attractive bonus scheme
  • Hybrid working
  • Nine day fortnight
  • 32 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
  • Additional birthday leave
  • Paid Christmas closure
  • Flexible holiday scheme
  • Wellbeing programme (Health Care plan & EAP)
  • Free gym accessPaid volunteering days
  • Car leasing, cycle to work & shopping discounts
  • Work anniversary awards (including paid sabbatical after 10 years)
  • Monthly recognition schemes
  • Regular staff socials and events
  • Genuine long term progression

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.

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Posted: October 22nd, 2026