Overview
Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive – Residential Property – Bristol – 3+ Years PQE
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £40,000 to £60,000
A well-regarded regional law firm is seeking an experienced Residential Property Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (3+ years PQE) to join its thriving Residential Property team in Bristol. With a strong pipeline of work and a commitment to internal progression, this is an excellent opportunity for a motivated fee earner to hit the ground running and grow their career in a supportive, client-focused environment.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for:
- Managing a varied caseload including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, and first registrations
- Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers within the department
- Supporting marketing and business development initiatives
- Providing tailored legal advice and maintaining regular client contact
- Ensuring efficient case progression and compliance with firm procedures
- Overseeing financial aspects of your caseload with support from the cash office
- Maintaining accurate and compliant electronic and physical files
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor or legal executive with:
- Minimum 3 years’ PQE in residential property
- Recent experience managing a full caseload from instruction to completion
- Strong communication, client care, and organisational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems
- A proactive, flexible, and team-oriented approach
- Full, clean driving licence
- Availability for occasional Saturday clinics (up to 4 times per year)
Benefits
The firm offers:
- A steady flow of quality work and the chance to make an immediate impact
- Clear career progression support and opportunities for advancement
- Quality training and supervision
- Monthly flexi-time allowance
- Competitive salary with annual reviews
- Generous annual leave increasing with service
- Private medical insurance and corporate eye care scheme
- Optional enhanced pension contributions
- Annual flu vaccinations
- A supportive culture and excellent work-life balance
How to Apply
If this opportunity aligns with your experience and aspirations, please contact:
Olivia Reed
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
The firm is an equal opportunities employer 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: £40000 – £60000 per annum
Location: Bristol, Bristol
