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Job Title: Senior Associate Solicitor / Director
Department: Residential Property
Salary: Up to 75,000 + Generous bonus structure
Hours: Full time
Location: Bristol , hybrid, flexible.
Job Reference: CWS435
OVERVIEW
An exciting opportunity for a qualified Conveyancer or Solicitor to join a respected and long-established Bristol firm known for its excellent staff retention and focus on employee wellbeing. Simpson Judge is proud to partner with this firm again, having placed successful candidates here previously - we know it's a genuinely great place to work.
You'll have the autonomy to grow the department, build your own team, or bring your current team with you, and benefit from a strong referral network, close collaboration with the accounts team, and dedicated business development support.
YOUR DAY TO DAY
Working alongside a supportive team of solicitors, trainees, paralegals, and secretaries, you will:
* Run a rewarding caseload of residential property matters - including sales, purchases, re-mortgages, and transfers of equity, with occasional commercial files.
* Handle freehold and leasehold transactions, including new builds, shared ownership, and Help to Buy schemes.
* Carry out title investigations, property searches, and resolve issues that arise during transactions.
* Provide clear advice on covenants, easements, planning constraints, and boundary matters.
* Liaise with clients, agents, lenders, housing associations, and other solicitors to keep matters progressing smoothly.
* Ensure compliance with AML and regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate records.
* Deliver excellent client service and maintain strong relationships within the local property market.
* Support business development through networking, marketing, and mentoring junior staff, with scope to help shape the future of the team.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
* Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or CILEX (Level 6+).
* Ideally 5+ years' residential conveyancing experience with a strong billing record.
* Confident handling complex transactions and working with minimal supervision.
* Business development skills and a proactive approach to networking is preferred but not essential.
* Team management or mentoring experience is a bonus but not essential.
* Ambition to lead and grow within the firm.
IN RETURN
* Directorship opportunity
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas to new year closure.
* Hybrid working options available and flexibility provided.
* New modern office in a lovely building, with the opportunity to make it your own and hire your own team or bring the team you work with now, with you.
* Be part of a firm with strong community ties, sponsoring local sports, arts, and charities.
* Regular social events and a supportive team environment.
* Company pension scheme
This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking firm with ambitious growth plans. If you're looking for a role with real potential, we'd love to hear from you!
For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ (url removed)
