Overview
Associate/Senior Associate – Residential Property – Bath – 3+ years PQE
Location: Bath Office (Hybrid & Flexible)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £55,000 to £75,000 (depending on experience)
Chadwick Nott are happy to be working with a well-established and forward-thinking law firm in their search for an Associate or Senior Associate to join the Residential Property team in Bath. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a broad range of conveyancing matters-from first-time buyers to high-net-worth clients with property portfolios-within a collaborative and client-focused environment.
The Role
This is a mid-to-senior level position offering the chance to manage a diverse caseload and contribute to the growth of the team. Responsibilities include:
- Managing residential conveyancing files independently
- Advising clients on purchases, sales, transfers, and re-mortgages
- Delivering high-quality legal advice with commercial awareness
- Working closely with partners on complex transactions
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships
- Scoping and pricing work effectively with partner support
- Contributing to business development and networking initiatives
- Supporting junior colleagues and mentoring where appropriate
- Identifying cross-selling opportunities across departments
- Monitoring billing, WIP, and time recording consistently
- Aligning personal objectives with team and departmental goals
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified legal professional with:
- 3+ years PQE in residential property law
- Strong technical knowledge and client service skills
- Excellent communication and organisational abilities
- A proactive approach to business development
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team
- Commercial awareness and attention to detail
- Enthusiasm for building a long-term career in residential property
Working Arrangements
- This role supports hybrid working, with flexibility to work from home.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, the firm offers:
- Clear career progression framework
- Health and wellbeing initiatives
- Life assurance and pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Option to buy/sell annual leave
- Paid volunteering days and regular social events
- Inclusive and supportive working culture
If you are interested in this opportunity or would like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:
oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
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Chadwick Nott is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion across the legal profession. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background. Where a level of experience is indicated, this is intended as a guideline only.
*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: £55000 – £75000 per annum
Location: Bath, Somerset
