Battens Solicitors Limited
Residential Property Lawyer - Bath
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Residential Property Lawyer - Bath
[Residential Property Lawyer – Minimum 6 Years PQE] Location: Bath (Hybrid – 3 days in-office, 2 days remote) Work Hours: 9:00 AM–5:15 PM, Monday–Friday (Flexible options available)
About Battens
Battens is a historic 300-year-old law firm with a forward-thinking approach, built on the dedication of its hardworking team. As a firm, we emphasise excellence in service and cultivate an atmosphere of collaboration, inclusivity, and professional growth.
We bring together fee earners—from newly qualified solicitors to experts with over 50 years’ experience—along with a highly skilled support team. Every fee earner benefits from structured support via trained Conveyancing Assistants, and our culture actively encourages:
- Departmental planning
- Business development
- Knowledge-sharing and best practice exchange
This role is for someone who wants to take ownership of their career while contributing to a dynamic practice that continues to grow.
The Opportunity
We are inviting a Residential Property Lawyer to join our thriving Bath team, where you’ll add your expertise to a firm known for its strong reputation and collaborative working environment.
Our conveyancing team thrives on client service, commercial acumen, and innovation. As an independence-minded professional, you will:
- Lead cases from start to finish across sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfers of equity
- Deliver exceptional client experience, balancing expertise with empathy and responsiveness
- Develop your career while shaping the future of the team with strategic input and contribution
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We’re looking for someone who can work flexibly and independently from our regional office while seamlessly integrating into both hybrid and remote teams—where collaboration is prioritised.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a regional caseload with minimal supervision
- Strike a balance between practical property law execution and clients’ evolving requirements
- Provide presentable and persuasive advice across all transactional stages
- Leverage your business development skills to strengthen partnerships and expand the firm
- Upskill your team through mentoring and knowledge-sharing
- Adapt digital conveyancing tools for efficiency and client satisfaction
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 6 years' post-qualification experience (PQE)—either as a solicitor, licensed conveyancer, or legal executive
- Proven mastery of all aspects of residential conveyancing, including:
- Sales and purchases
- Remortgages and title defenses
- Equity transfers and divorce-related dispositions
- Independent working capability with stable workload management
- Confidence in actively developing relationships with clients and third parties
- ** Yar strong** supervisory presence (though hands-on guidance is limited)*
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Personality & Professional Traits
- Commercially minded and goal-oriented—with a natural ability to negotiate and Ed decisions
- Transparent, loyal, and commital—willing to "go the extra mile"
- Possesses common sense and client-centric problem-solving acumen
- Innovative and professional—forward-thinking rather than antiquated
- Strong facilitator—excels in both drafting and collaboration
Benefits & Perks
☑ Life assurance from day one ☑ Salary sacrifice or group pension (Battens contributes 4%) ☑ Income protection ☑ Holiday entitlement of 26 days (increasing to 30 after 3+ years’ service) ✨ Staff bonus scheme—tailored payoff opportunities ⏸ An extra day off on your birthday ✏ Discounted legal services, including free conveyancing 🧠 Access to mental health services and therapy 🧊 Critical illness cover ☎ Employee assistance programme
About You
At Battens, we value teamwork over hierarchy. Your input matters—whether it’s shaping policy, supporting others, or improving daily workflows.
If you’re self-starter with a sense of ownership—ready to grow alongside us—we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and join a firm where your talent is rewarded, and your future is nurtured.
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