Solicitor / Associate / Sr Associate-Residential Property-Bath – Bath

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Bath; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is representing a Solicitor, Associate or Senior Associate to join Bath's Residential Property team. The role is largely office-based with 3–4 days in Bath, blending collaboration with a high-performing group.

You will manage your own residential property caseload, drive end-to-end digital conveyancing, provide commercially astute advice, and develop client relationships while supporting partners and pursuing KPI-driven objectives.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or CILEx.
• Experience in a Residential Property team.
• Strong client and project management skills.
• Commitment to delivering excellent client service.
• Strong organisational skills and prioritisation.
• Proactive business development mindset.
• Collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload of residential property transactions.
• Using technology to deliver an end-to-end digital conveyancing service.
• Providing high-quality, commercially astute legal advice.
• Taking direct client instructions and building strong relationships.
• Working with partners to deliver tailored solutions.
• Scoping and pricing work with appropriate supervision.
• Developing your own client relationships with partner support.
• Growing your profile as a residential property lawyer.
• Leading and contributing to business development initiatives.
• Building a network of clients, contacts and referrers.
• Identifying cross-selling opportunities across the firm.
• Participating in team and sector pitches.
• Maintaining accurate time recording, WIP monitoring and billing.
• Working towards individual and team KPIs aligned with firm goals.

Skills

Client management

Project management

Business development

Time management

Communication

Education

Solicitor

Licensed Conveyancer

CILEx

Job description

Solicitor / Associate / Senior Associate - Residential Property - Bath Location: Bath (3-4 days office based) Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time Salary: £45,000 to £60,000 (depending on experience and seniority)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Solicitor, Associate or Senior Associate to join a friendly and supportive Residential Property team in Bath. Following another highly successful year, the team has achieved over 30% revenue growth and is now expanding to build on this momentum.

You will join a large, high performing team and manage your own varied and interesting caseload, supported by the depth of experience within the largest Residential Property team in the city. The role can be tailored to your aspirations, whether you bring an existing client/referrer base or are at an earlier stage in your career. Caseload complexity and any specialist areas can be shaped around your experience and goals.

This is a primarily office based role, with three to four days per week spent in the firm’s central Bath office, reflecting the team’s strong emphasis on collaboration, approachability, and close working relationships.

The Team

The Bath Residential Property team consists of more than 20 people, many of whom have been with the firm for several years – a testament to the supportive, close knit culture. The team works alongside the Agricultural department, offering opportunities to broaden your skills in rural property matters.

With over 80 people across the wider Residential Property Business Unit, there are extensive opportunities for knowledge sharing, training, mentoring, and career development. Work is typically structured in sub teams (senior fee earner, junior fee earner/paralegal, and assistants), though traditional one to one support models also exist.

The Role

You will be responsible for:

• Managing your own caseload of residential property transactions
• Using technology to deliver an end to end digital conveyancing service
• Providing high quality, commercially astute legal advice
• Handling a variety of transactional matters efficiently
• Taking direct client instructions and building strong relationships
• Working closely with partners to deliver tailored solutions
• Scoping and pricing work accurately with appropriate supervision
• Developing your own client relationships with partner support
• Growing your profile as a respected Residential Property lawyer
• Leading and contributing to business development initiatives
• Building and nurturing a network of clients, contacts, and referrers
• Identifying cross selling opportunities across the firm
• Participating in team and sector pitches
• Maintaining accurate time recording, WIP monitoring, and billing
• Working towards individual and team KPIs aligned with firmwide goals

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a legal professional with:

• Qualification as a Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or CILEx
• Previous experience within a Residential Property team
• Strong client and project management skills
• A commitment to delivering excellent client service
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively
• A proactive approach to business development
• A collaborative mindset and comfort working within a supportive team

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: Bath, Somerset