Residential Property Senior Associate Solicitor

Simpson Judge; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as a Senior Associate Solicitor/Director, where you will have the autonomy to grow your department and team. This role offers a rewarding caseload of residential property matters, with opportunities for business development and mentoring. Enjoy a supportive team environment, flexible hybrid working options, and a directorship opportunity in a modern office. Be part of a community-focused firm with strong ties and a commitment to employee wellbeing. If you’re ambitious and ready for a role with real potential, we’d love to hear from you!

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Flexible working options

Regular social events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of residential conveyancing experience with strong billing record.
• Confident in handling complex transactions with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of residential property matters including sales and purchases.
• Ensure compliance with AML and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Residential Conveyancing

Client Liaison

Business Development

Team Management

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Licensed Conveyancer

CILEX (Level 6+)

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Associate Solicitor / Director

Department: Residential Property

Salary: Up to £75,000 + Generous bonus structure

Hours: Full time

Location: Bristol , hybrid, flexible.

Job Reference: CWS435

OVERVIEW

An exciting opportunity for a qualified Conveyancer or Solicitor to join a respected and long-established Bristol firm known for its excellent staff retention and focus on employee wellbeing. Simpson Judge is proud to partner with this firm again, having placed successful candidates here previously — we know it’s a genuinely great place to work.

You’ll have the autonomy to grow the department, build your own team, or bring your current team with you, and benefit from a strong referral network, close collaboration with the accounts team, and dedicated business development support.

YOUR DAY TO DAY

Working alongside a supportive team of solicitors, trainees, paralegals, and secretaries, you will:

• Run a rewarding caseload of residential property matters — including sales, purchases, re-mortgages, and transfers of equity — with occasional commercial files.
• Handle freehold and leasehold transactions, including new builds, shared ownership, and Help to Buy schemes.
• Carry out title investigations, property searches, and resolve issues that arise during transactions.
• Provide clear advice on covenants, easements, planning constraints, and boundary matters.
• Liaise with clients, agents, lenders, housing associations, and other solicitors to keep matters progressing smoothly.
• Ensure compliance with AML and regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate records.
• Deliver excellent client service and maintain strong relationships within the local property market.
• Support business development through networking, marketing, and mentoring junior staff, with scope to help shape the future of the team.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or CILEX (Level 6+).
• Ideally 5+ years’ residential conveyancing experience with a strong billing record.
• Confident handling complex transactions and working with minimal supervision.
• Business development skills and a proactive approach to networking is preferred but not essential.
• Team management or mentoring experience is a bonus but not essential.
• Ambition to lead and grow within the firm.

IN RETURN

• Directorship opportunity
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas to new year closure.
• Hybrid working options available and flexibility provided.
• New modern office in a lovely building, with the opportunity to make it your own and hire your own team or bring the team you work with now, with you.
• Be part of a firm with strong community ties, sponsoring local sports, arts, and charities.
• Regular social events and a supportive team environment.
• Company pension scheme

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking firm with ambitious growth plans. If you’re looking for a role with real potential, we’d love to hear from you!

For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ Simpsonjudge.co.uk