Sr Associate – Residential Property – Bath (Hybrid) – 5+ PQE – Bath

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Bath; Hybride; GBP 50 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid working

Private Medical Insurance

Life assurance (4x salary)

Pension scheme

31 days' holiday + statutory holidays

Cycle to work scheme

CSR day

Résumé du poste

Chadwick Nott in Bath seeks a Senior Associate in Residential Property with 5+ years PQE to manage a varied caseload in a hybrid setup. You will handle high-value conveyancing, liaise with clients and lenders, and contribute to growth initiatives while mentoring juniors.

The role offers a competitive package, hybrid working, and opportunities to work on high net worth properties within a leading Real Estate team.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or CILEX with residential conveyancing experience.
• Experience handling High Net Worth property matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and supervise juniors.

Responsabilités

• Manage a high-quality residential conveyancing caseload from instruction to completion.
• Handle freehold/leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, and shared ownership matters.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, brokers, and third parties.
• Monitor WIP, disbursements, and matter profitability; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to departmental growth, efficiency, and business development; participate in marketing and networking; use AI tools to enhance service.

Connaissances

Residential conveyancing

High Net Worth clients

Client relationships

Communication skills

Organization/time management

Legal research

Marketing/networking

Supervising

Formation

Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Outils

Case management systems

Legal research tools

Description du poste

Senior Associate – Residential Property – Bath (Hybrid) – 5+ Years PQE

Location: Bath
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (Hybrid working available)
Salary: £50,000-£75,000 (dependent on experience)

A respected national law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Residential Property Solicitor to join its Real Estate team in Bath. This role offers the opportunity to handle high quality work, advise High Net Worth clients, and contribute to the strategic development of a growing and purpose driven department.

The Role

You will manage a varied and high quality residential caseload from instruction to completion, including:

• Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Re mortgages, transfers of equity, and shared ownership matters
• Complex and high value transactions involving High Net Worth clients, Listed Buildings, Rural and Bespoke Properties
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, brokers, and other third parties
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies
• Conducting legal research and staying updated on changes in property law
• Monitoring key financial metrics including WIP, disbursements, and matter profitability
• Handling negotiations and resolving legal issues throughout the conveyancing process
• Supervising and supporting junior team members where required
• Contributing to departmental growth, efficiency, and strategic development
• Participating in marketing, networking, and business development activities
• Using AI tools to enhance efficiency and client service

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive with:

• Strong experience managing a residential conveyancing caseload independently
• Proven experience working with High Net Worth clients and complex property matters
• Solid knowledge of conveyancing processes, property law, and relevant legislation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisation, time management, and attention to detail
• Ability to build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
• IT proficiency, including case management systems and legal research tools
• A track record in marketing, networking, and maintaining an online professional presence
• Experience supervising or delegating work (desirable)
• A following (highly desirable)
• Alignment with the firm’s values and collaborative culture

Benefits

The firm offers:

• Competitive salary and profit share scheme
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Pension scheme
• 31 days' holiday plus UK statutory holidays
• Additional CSR day annually
• Cycle to work scheme
• A supportive, inclusive, and purpose driven working environment

The employer is an equal opportunities organisation 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: £50000 – £75000 per annum
Location: Bath, Somerset