Residential Property Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Residential Property Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive 3+years PQE Outskirts of Bristol & Somerset The Role

You will manage your own varied residential conveyancing caseload while also supporting the wider team and contributing to business development initiatives. This role offers exposure to a broad range of residential property matters within a respected CQS accredited firm that places clients at the centre of everything it does.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a busy caseload of residential property matters from instruction through to completion
• Handling freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, and first registrations
• Supporting Partners with the supervision and mentoring of junior team members
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through excellent client care
• Attending client meetings and providing practical, tailored legal advice
• Assisting with marketing and business development activities to raise the profile of the department
• Maintaining compliant and up-to-date electronic and physical files
• Preparing legal documentation and correspondence using Microsoft Office and case management systems
• Managing day-to-day matter balances with support from the accounts team
• Ensuring confidentiality and security of all client information and documentation

About You

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with a minimum of 3 years' PQE
• Recent experience managing your own residential conveyancing caseload independently
• Strong technical knowledge of residential property transactions
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities effectively
• Strong attention to detail and administrative skills
• Confident using Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
• Demonstrates initiative and a collaborative approach to team working
• Passionate about delivering excellent service and building long term client relationships
• Evidence of ongoing CPD, including AML training
• Full clean driving licence preferred

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected and growing firm offering high quality work, excellent supervision, and genuine opportunities for progression within a supportive and professional culture.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual salary reviews
• Excellent training and ongoing supervision
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Monthly flexi time allowance
• Generous annual leave increasing with length of service
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced pension contributions via salary exchange
• Optional annual flu vaccinations
• Corporate eye care scheme
• Strong work life balance

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:15pm, with Saturday clinics on a rota basis (up to four times per year).