Associate – Plot Sales

Foot Anstey LLP; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking an Associate/Solicitor specializing in Conveyancing. This role focuses on managing a varied caseload of plot sales, ensuring smooth transactions while working collaboratively with national housebuilders. Ideal candidates will be Solicitors/CILEX Lawyers with up to 2 years’ PQE, strong organizational and client relationship skills, and a passion for innovation and teamwork. The firm offers competitive salaries and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-linked bonus

Enhanced parental leave policies

Private health care

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Up to 2 years’ PQE and a current practising certificate.
• Willingness to learn complex aspects of setting up new build development sites.
• Collaborative mindset with shared goals across conveyancing services.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied and strategic caseload of plot sales transactions.
• Liaise with clients to ensure smooth transactions from start to finish.
• Work closely with national housebuilders and developers.

Skills

Experience in plot sales or new build conveyancing

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication and client relationship skills

Attention to detail

Ability to handle technical work

Education

Solicitor / CILEX Lawyer with Practice Rights / Licensed Conveyancer

Job description

Associate / Solicitor (Conveyancing)

Ready to take your career to the next level? We’re one of the UK’s most forward-thinking law firms, built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Join us, and let’s shape the future together.

The role in 60 seconds

• Location: Hybrid working from Bristol
• Working Pattern: Full time
• Why this role matters: Foot Anstey acts for national housebuilders, regional developers, and registered providers. This role is critical in ensuring the conclusion of the development lifecycle runs smoothly, maintaining and strengthening those relationships. By ensuring sites are prepared correctly and transactions run smoothly, you will help deliver the high standards clients expect.

What you’ll do

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse and high-quality caseload within a collaborative, ambitious, and supportive team environment.

• Develop your expertise in technical site set-ups.
• Manage a varied and strategic caseload, including affordable/shared ownership schemes, and high-volume, high-value transactions for national housebuilders.
• Draft legal packs and documentation for plot sales transactions.
• Liaise with clients to ensure smooth transactions from start to finish.
• Gain exposure to commercial elements of conveyancing through acting for high quality developer clients.
• Work closely with national housebuilders, regional developers, and registered providers.
• Develop further technical expertise in shared ownership and new build work.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a Solicitor / CILEX Lawyer with Practice Rights / Licensed Conveyancer to join our nationally recognised Plot Sales team.

• Up to 2 years’ PQE and a current practising certificate.
• Experience in plot sales or new build conveyancing.
• Ability to handle technical work and a willingness to learn more complex aspects of setting up new build development sites for sales and shared ownership disposals.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and resilience under pressure.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• A collaborative mindset – we operate as one team with shared goals across all conveyancing services.
• And you’ll share our passion for innovation, collaboration, and achieving great things together.

Join a seriously ambitious firm

• An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
• A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises.
• A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative.
• A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
• Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.

Progressive benefits tailored to you

• Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Private health care and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., mental health support, gym memberships).

Ready to apply?

• Hit the “Apply Now” button – send us your CV and a quick note on why this role is perfect for you.
• Our team will review your application and be in touch, whatever the outcome.

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