Residential Property Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive – Bristol & Somerset
Are you an experienced Residential Property Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive looking to take the next step in your career? One of the region’s well-established and highly regarded law firms, with a CQS-accredited Residential Property Department, is seeking a talented professional to join their team across Bristol and Somerset.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with two experienced partners in a supportive and friendly environment, where autonomy is encouraged, and there is a clear pathway to partnership. You’ll have the chance to manage your own caseload, contribute to business development initiatives, and play a key role in shaping the future of the department.
What you’ll be doing:
- Managing a busy and varied caseload of residential property work, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, first registrations, remortgages, and transfers of equity.
- Working closely with the partners to provide guidance and supervision to more junior team members.
- Supporting marketing and business development initiatives to raise your profile and that of the department.
- Maintaining regular client contact, including face-to-face meetings, providing tailored advice in each client’s best interests.
- Overseeing your own matter finances, with support from the firm’s cash office team.
- Keeping electronic and physical files compliant, accurate, and up to date.
- Preparing correspondence and documents using Microsoft Office and the firm’s case management system.
- Ensuring the confidentiality and security of all client documentation.
What we’re looking for:
- Residential property experience, ideally with a minimum of 3 years PQE.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage your own caseload, diary, and workflow.
- Excellent communication and client care skills, both written and verbal.
- Proactive, flexible, and able to take initiative within the team.
- A team player who also works effectively autonomously.
- Full, clean driving licence and availability to work Monday–Friday 9:00–17:15 and Saturday clinics up to 4 times a year.
- Confident with Microsoft Office and case management systems.
Why this role stands out:
- Autonomy to manage your own caseload while working closely with supportive partners.
- A clear pathway to partnership for ambitious professionals.
- Opportunities for managerial responsibility and involvement in business development.
- Competitive salary with annual reviews.
- Quality training, ongoing support, and career progression opportunities.
- Flexible working arrangements and a strong work-life balance.
- Comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance, pension contributions, and optional health schemes.
This is a rare opportunity to join a respected firm where you can grow your career, take ownership of your work, and contribute to the continued success of a thriving Residential Property Department.
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