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

Overview

In this role you will handle a broad, technically demanding residential real estate caseload within the Residential Development & Property team, supporting the firm’s growth and service delivery. You will work cross-functionally with the Real Estate division, supervise junior colleagues where appropriate, and contribute to business development and marketing initiatives. The position offers progression opportunities under senior leadership and exposure to complex development, finance, and investment matters. This is a client-focused, collaborative environment that values commercially minded lawyers who drive high-quality results.

Pay / Benefits

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

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of residential property matters including development projects
• Handle bridging finance and lender-side transactions
• Oversee portfolio refinances
• Draft and review titles and leases
• Conduct complex residential conveyancing
• Coordinate plot sales and site set-up
• Negotiate infrastructure agreements
• Assist with auction transactions
• Act for lenders, developers, and investors in residential real estate
• Advise on complex matters with minimal supervision
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Scope fees and manage budgets for matters
• Develop internal and external networks of clients and intermediaries
• Attend networking events and contribute to marketing initiatives
• Develop niche or sector expertise
• Support junior team members with technical and business guidance
• Ensure clear communication across all levels of the team
• Track progress against KPIs and meet performance targets

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or CILEx with 5+ years PQE
• 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 and enthusiastic about practice development
• Collaborative and supportive leadership approach

• collaboration
• client relationship management
• communication
• complex residential conveyancing
• residential development
• lender-side transactions

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