Residential Property Solicitor / Licensed Conveyancer

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established firm in Bristol seeks a Residential Property Solicitor to join its growing team. The role involves managing client instructions, providing legal advice, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The firm offers competitive salaries, clear career progression, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive, friendly working environment

Clear career progression opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge and experience within residential property law.
• Self-motivated with excellent time management skills.
• Ability to handle files independently and meet targets.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload including sales, purchases, and re-mortgages.
• Drafting documents and preparing accounts.
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Technical knowledge in residential property law

Time management

Client care

Business development

Job description

Residential Property Solicitor / Licensed Conveyancer, Bristol

Client: JMC Legal Recruitment

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: e7fc3bfbcea6

Job Views: 2

Posted: 23.05.2025

Expiry Date: 07.07.2025

Job Description:

Residential Property Solicitor / Licensed Conveyancer

A well-established and highly regarded firm based in Clifton, Bristol, is seeking to expand its growing Residential Property team. Known for its strong presence in the Somerset market and a client-first approach, the firm is committed to providing expert legal services with a personal touch. Residential property is a key area of focus, and the firm has built an excellent reputation for handling a wide range of residential property matters.

The team covers transactions across the UK, handling sales, purchases, transfers of equity, re-mortgages, and more.

The firm's directors, who began their careers as paralegals, demonstrate the opportunities for career progression within the team. The firm prides itself on fostering an environment where individuals can grow and advance to manager or director-level roles.

The Role:

This is an exciting opportunity for a Residential Property Solicitor to join a busy and well-regarded team in Clifton, Bristol. The role involves managing client instructions, providing accurate advice, drafting documents, liaising with clients and third parties, and ensuring compliance with industry standards such as LEXCEL.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a varied caseload, including sales, purchases, transfers of equity, and re-mortgages
• Taking client instructions and providing clear, accurate advice
• Drafting documents and preparing accounts
• Ensuring all files are compliant with industry standards and billed regularly
• Marketing the firm and helping to generate new business leads
• Communicating effectively with clients, both in person and through various channels

As the firm continues to expand, there will be opportunities to contribute to the growth of the team through business development activities and to progress within the firm to senior roles.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Strong technical knowledge and experience within residential property law
• Self-motivated, with excellent time management skills and the ability to work under pressure
• A collegiate approach to working, with an interest in business development and marketing the firm
• Ability to handle files independently and meet targets and quality standards
• Passionate about client care and delivering high-quality legal services

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A supportive, friendly, and family-oriented working environment
• Clear career progression opportunities, with potential to advance to manager or director level
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative team that covers a wide variety of high-quality work across the UK

This is an excellent opportunity for a Residential Property Solicitor to join a firm that truly values its employees and offers both professional development and career advancement in a friendly and dynamic work environment.