Residential or Commercial Property Solicitor

Bartons; Bristol, Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm in the UK is looking for experienced lawyers to join their Residential and Commercial Property teams. Candidates should have strong experience in property law, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. The role offers flexible hybrid working and a focus on career progression within a supportive culture. Benefit from enhanced leave, company pension, and various wellness programs. This is a full-time, permanent position with a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave package

Company pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental health support

Coaching and mentoring

Regular social events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PQE minimum in property law.
• Strong grasp of risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Clear and professional client communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage a quality caseload within the property team.
• Deliver exceptional client experiences.
• Contribute to growth and department development.

Skills

Strong experience in residential or commercial property law

Confidence managing your own caseload

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative mindset

Education

Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives or Licensed Conveyancers with 5+ years’ PQE

Job description

Ready to take the next step in your property law career?

Bartons is expanding — and we’re looking for talented, ambitious lawyers to join our thriving Residential and Commercial Property teams.

This is an exciting opportunity to manage a quality caseload within a highly supportive, ambitious and well-established firm. With offices in Kingsbridge, Totnes, Plymouth and Bristol, you’ll have the flexibility to work where suits you best, supported by hybrid working and a genuinely collaborative culture.

Why Bartons?

Working with us means joining a team that is committed to your development, success, and work–life balance. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where people want to stay and build their careers. Because we’re not your typical law firm……………

We’re proud to offer:

• Real career progression – we promote talent, not time served
• A dynamic, forward-looking team with ambitious plans for 2026 and beyond
• A culture that values you – your ideas, your wellbeing, and your development
• Modern working practices, balanced with the personal touch our clients value

If you want to be part of a property department that’s growing, investing and innovating — this is the role for you.

Who We’re Looking For

Applications are open to Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives or Licensed Conveyancers with 5+ years’ PQE.

You’ll thrive with us if you have:

• Strong experience in residential or commercial property law
• A solid grasp of risk management and regulatory compliance
• Confidence managing your own caseload and meeting performance targets
• Clear, concise and professional communication with clients, agents, lenders and other solicitors
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation
• An enquiring mind and commitment to developing your skills.

What You’ll Bring to Our Team

• Enthusiasm for building lasting business relationships
• A commitment to delivering an exceptional client experience
• A collaborative mindset — we work best as a team
• The drive to contribute to the growth and development of the department
• Confidence to handle a varied, stimulating workload

What We Offer

Career & Professional Development

• Excellent opportunities for genuine progression
• Full support for CPD, training courses, conferences and qualifications
• Funding for professional memberships
• Clear promotion pathways
• Opportunities to get involved in business development and firm initiatives

Health, Wellbeing & Lifestyle

• Hybrid working
• Enhanced annual leave package
• Additional holiday for long service
• Company pension
• Free annual flu jabs
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental health support
• Modern, comfortable offices
• Free parking
• Coaching and mentoring

Culture & Extras

• Regular social events and team activities
• Firm-wide away days
• Staff discounts on legal services
• Office perks (great coffee, snacks, seasonal celebrations)
• Supportive, friendly and inclusive culture where you are listened to

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule: Monday to Friday (No weekends!)

To apply, please send your CV together with covering letter to Danielle Newbury at