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

With oversight from a regional Director and strong collaboration across the wider property group.

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 access
• Paid 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

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761