Residential Conveyancer/Solicitor – Bristol – 3+ Yrs Experience – Bristol

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Birthday day off

Sabbatical leave

Life Assurance

Health Care Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Volunteer days

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is assisting a Bristol-based firm in recruiting a Residential Conveyancer or Solicitor with a minimum of 3 years’ experience to join its busy Bristol office. The role offers a varied caseload, flexible benefits, and a key position within a high-performing property department.

The successful candidate will manage complex conveyancing matters, supervise juniors, and develop strong introducer relationships while maintaining excellent standards and compliance.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience running a complex residential conveyancing caseload.
• Strong technical knowledge across the full range of residential property matters.
• Proven ability to win new business and nurture introducer relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Ability to mentor and inspire junior colleagues.
• Proficiency with legal case management software.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad and complex caseload of residential conveyancing matters.
• Handle freehold/leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, lease extensions, and transfers of equity.
• Oversee new build transactions and SDLT considerations.
• Supervise, coach, and develop junior team members.
• Build and maintain relationships with Estate Agents, Brokers, and clients.
• Ensure compliance and maintain high professional standards.

Skills

Residential conveyancing experience

Business development

Communication skills

Time management

Mentoring juniors

IT proficiency

Education

Qualified solicitor

Tools

Legal case management systems

Job description

Residential Conveyancer / Solicitor – Bristol – 3+ Years’ Experience
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, 35 hours per week)
Salary: £45,000 to £60,000

A well established and expanding law firm is seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancer or Solicitor with a minimum of 3 years’ experience to join its busy Bristol office. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a varied caseload, contribute to team development, and play a key role in the continued growth of a high-performing property department.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for managing a broad and complex caseload of residential conveyancing matters, including:

• Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Remortgages
• Lease extensions
• Transfers of Equity
• New build transactions
• SDLT requirements, including relevant reliefs and exemptions
• Unregistered property matters
• Advising on restrictions, cautions, and their removal
• Supervising, coaching, and developing junior team members
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with Estate Agents, Brokers, and clients
• Ensuring compliance and maintaining high professional standards

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified lawyer with:

• At least 3 years’ experience running a complex residential conveyancing caseload
• Strong technical knowledge across the full range of residential property matters
• A proven ability to win new business and nurture introducer relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Confidence working independently and under pressure
• A proactive, self motivated approach
• The ability to mentor and inspire junior colleagues
• Strong IT proficiency, including legal case management systems

Benefits

The firm offers a comprehensive and flexible benefits package, including:

• Hybrid working (home and office)
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Enhanced annual leave for long service, including a fully paid one month sabbatical
• Monthly employee recognition awards
• 9DF flexible working benefit
• Holiday Trading Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Two paid charity volunteering days
• Study Support Programme
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Discounted corporate gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounts on shopping and restaurants
• Free monthly breakfasts and lunches
• Regular team-building, sporting, and social events

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

*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: £45000 – £60000 per annum
Location: Bristol, Bristol