Senior Residential Solicitor

TSR Legal; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TSR Legal is seeking an experienced Senior Residential Conveyancer / Solicitor to join its Bristol team. You will manage a varied residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to post-completion while providing supervision to junior staff.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, excellent client service, and the ability to support a team in a busy legal environment. Office-based with potential part-time consideration.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' PQE / equivalent residential property experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of conveyancing procedures.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied residential conveyancing caseload from instruction to completion.
• Provide high standards of client care and build long-term relationships.
• Supervise and mentor colleagues; step in for Legal Director as needed.
• Ensure timely progress, accurate records and compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with legal secretaries, paralegals and external stakeholders.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Client care

Supervisory/mentoring

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Solicitor qualification / FCILEx / CLC Registered Conveyancer

Job description

Senior Residential Conveyancer / Solicitor

Location: Bristol – Aztec West

Working Pattern: Office-Based

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + benefits

Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm

Part-Time: Considered

TSR Legal are pleased to be supporting a well-established and highly regarded law firm with a strong national reputation in the property sector, in their search for an experienced Senior Residential Conveyancer / Solicitor to join their Bristol team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced residential property professional looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and established legal environment. The successful candidate will manage a varied and manageable residential conveyancing caseload from initial instruction through to post-completion, while also taking on a degree of supervision and mentoring responsibility within the team.

The Role

You will work closely with the Legal Director and Head of Private Client Residential, taking responsibility for your own residential conveyancing caseload while supporting the wider team.

The role would suit an experienced residential conveyancer who enjoys client contact, has strong technical knowledge and is confident providing guidance and support to colleagues.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to completion and post-completion.


• Providing a high standard of client care and maintaining strong, long-term client relationships.


• Dealing with transactions efficiently, accurately and within required deadlines.


• Liaising with clients, solicitors, lenders, estate agents and other third parties throughout the conveyancing process.


• Working closely with Legal Secretaries, Paralegals and Trainee Paralegals to ensure matters progress smoothly.


• Providing supervision, guidance and support to colleagues within the team, including stepping into a supervisory capacity in the absence of the Legal Director.


• Identifying and resolving issues proactively and taking ownership of matters through to completion.


• Maintaining accurate electronic and paper-based client records.


• Supporting the continued development of the team through mentoring and knowledge sharing.


• Contributing positively to the wider team and acting as an ambassador for the firm.


• Keeping up to date with relevant legal, regulatory and technological developments.

About You

We are looking for an experienced residential property professional with a strong technical understanding of the conveyancing process and a genuine focus on delivering excellent client service.

You will ideally have:

• Qualification as a Solicitor, FCILEx or CLC Registered Conveyancer.


• 6+ years' PQE / equivalent experience is desirable.


• Strong experience handling a residential conveyancing caseload independently.


• A detailed understanding of residential property law and current conveyancing procedures.


• Excellent client care and communication skills.


• Previous supervisory, mentoring or team support experience, or the confidence to take on these responsibilities.


• A proactive and solutions-focused approach.


• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload and meet strict deadlines.


• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.


• The ability to work collaboratively with support staff and other fee earners.


• Confidence working in a pressurised environment while maintaining a positive and professional approach.


• Strong IT skills and the ability to adapt to new systems and technological developments.

What's on Offer?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and respected law firm where you will have the opportunity to take ownership of a varied residential conveyancing caseload while also developing your supervisory and leadership responsibilities.

The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package, alongside the opportunity to become an integral part of an established residential property team.

Regular office attendance is expected, with part-time hours also potentially available.