Associate Plot Sales

Foot Anstey LLP; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based law firm is seeking a Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer to join their Plot Sales team in Bristol. The role, offering hybrid working, focuses on managing diverse caseloads, ensuring smooth transactions for high-value clients. Ideal candidates should have up to 2 years of PQE, experience in new build conveyancing, and demonstrate strong organisational and communication skills. The firm promotes a collaborative environment with a strong emphasis on personal development and innovation. Competitive salary and benefits package included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-linked bonus

Private health care

Flexible working environment

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in plot sales or new build conveyancing.
• Ability to handle technical work and willingness to learn.
• Knowledge in handling strategic caseload of new build transactions.

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in technical site set-ups.
• Manage diverse caseload including affordable ownership schemes.
• Liaise with clients to ensure transactions run smoothly.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Client relationship skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

Solicitor / CILEX Lawyer with Practice Rights

Up to 2 years PQE

Job description

Associate / Solicitor (Conveyancing)

Ready to take your career to the next level

We’re one of the UK’s most forward‑thinking law firms built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration and ambition. Join us and let’s shape the future together.

* We are in a period of exclusive direct sourcing for this role and are not currently accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

The role in 60 seconds

• Role: Associate / Solicitor / CILEX Lawyer
• Team: Plot Sales
• Location: Hybrid working from Bristol
• Working Pattern: Full time
• Why this role matters: Foot Anstey acts for national housebuilders, regional developers and registered providers. This role is critical in ensuring the conclusion of the development lifecycle runs smoothly, maintaining and strengthening those relationships. By ensuring sites are prepared correctly and transactions run smoothly you will help deliver the high standards clients expect.

What you’ll do

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse and high‑quality caseload within a collaborative, ambitious and supportive team environment.

• Develop your expertise in technical site set‑ups.
• Manage a varied and strategic caseload including affordable/shared ownership schemes and high‑volume high‑value transactions for national housebuilders.
• Draft legal packs and documentation for plot sales transactions.
• Liaise with clients to ensure smooth transactions from start to finish.
• Gain exposure to commercial elements of conveyancing through acting for high‑quality developer clients.
• Work closely with national housebuilders, regional developers and registered providers.
• Develop further technical expertise in shared ownership and new build work.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a Solicitor / CILEX Lawyer with Practice Rights / Licensed Conveyancer to join our nationally recognised Plot Sales team.

• Up to 2 years PQE and a current practising certificate.
• Experience in plot sales or new build conveyancing.
• Ability to handle technical work and a willingness to learn more complex aspects of setting up new build development sites for sales and shared ownership disposals.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and resilience under pressure.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• A collaborative mindset – we operate as one team with shared goals across all conveyancing services.
• You share our passion for innovation, collaboration and achieving great things together.

Join a seriously ambitious firm

• An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
• A client base that spans household names, thriving startups and ambitious enterprises.
• A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative.
• A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
• Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.

Progressive benefits tailored to you

• Competitive salary and performance‑linked bonus.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Private health care and wellbeing initiatives (e.g. mental health support, gym memberships).
• An open flexible working environment.
• Find out more about our benefits and work environment here.

Ready to apply

• Hit the Apply Now button.
  • Send us your CV and a quick note on why this role is perfect for you.
  • Our team will review your application and be in touch regardless of the outcome.
• Invited for interview.
  • With a straightforward process typically involving two interviews, our talent acquisition team will guide you through every step ensuring you feel confident and prepared to show us what you can do.
  • We’re here to support your individual needs. If you require any adaptations or adjustments we are more than happy to accommodate these. Before your interview we will contact you to discuss the themes we’ll cover and answer any questions you might have.
  • If you’d like to visit our offices prior to your interview or would like help testing your kit for your virtual interview, just let us know.

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