Senior Associate – Residential Property – Bath – 6+ Years PQE – Bath

Senior Associate – Residential Property – Bath – 6+ Years PQE
Location: Bath
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (Hybrid)
Salary: £60,000-£75,000 (dependent on experience)

A leading regional law firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its friendly and high performing Residential Property team in Bath. Following a year of exceptional growth, the team is expanding to support continued success. This is an excellent opportunity to manage a varied and interesting caseload within a supportive, collaborative environment.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for managing your own residential property caseload and contributing to the wider team, including:

• Handling a broad range of residential property transactions
• Delivering an end to end digital conveyancing service using modern technology
• Providing commercially astute legal advice and excellent client service
• Managing a variety of transactional matters efficiently and confidently
• Building strong client relationships and delivering clear, practical guidance
• Working closely with partners to scope, price, and deliver work effectively
• Developing your own client relationships and professional profile
• Leading and contributing to business development initiatives
• Building a network of clients, contacts, and referrers
• Identifying cross selling opportunities across the firm
• Participating in team and sector pitches
• Maintaining accurate time recording, WIP monitoring, and billing
• Working towards individual and team KPIs

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified lawyer with:

• 6+ years PQE (Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or CILEx)
• Strong experience in residential property work
• Excellent client and project management skills
• The ability to prioritise effectively in a busy environment
• A proactive approach to business development
• A collaborative, supportive working style

The Team

The Bath Residential Property team comprises 20 members, with an even balance of fee earners and support staff. Many team members have been with the firm for years, reflecting the genuinely supportive and close knit culture. The team works alongside the Agricultural Property team and benefits from a dedicated completions team. Sub teams typically consist of a senior fee earner, paralegal, and assistant, though flexible structures are available depending on experience.

Benefits

The firm offers:

• 26.5-31.5 days’ holiday per year
• Holiday buying and selling
• Healthcare cash plan / private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Discretionary profit and performance related bonus
• Hybrid working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family leave
• Recruitment referral bonus
• Group income protection
• Regular salary reviews
• Extensive learning and development opportunities

The firm is committed to an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, the recruitment team will be happy to support you.

*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.*

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £60000 – £75000 per annum
Location: Bath, Somerset