Residential Property Senior Associate

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)