Ecclesiastical Solicitor – Bristol

The Role

• Manage property transactions, including sales of land, church halls, and clergy housing.

• Create and establish titles from historic documentation.

• Resolve complex property matters across multiple church-related charities.

• Handle commercial property matters, including lease grants, extensions, renewals, and surrenders.

• Advise on and grant easements.

• Provide guidance on boundary issues and parish land ownership.

• Serve statutory notices in accordance with the Church Property Measure.

About You

• Experience in handling freehold and leasehold property matters.

• Background in commercial, residential, and/or agricultural property law.

• Knowledge of unregistered land and title creation through historical documentation.

• Experience with church-owned property is advantageous.

• Interest in developing expertise in a specialised area of law.

• Understanding of charity law is beneficial; training provided.

• Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, and case management software.

What's on Offer

• 25 or 30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.

• Private Healthcare with BUPA after probation.

• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme.

• Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus Scheme.

• Life Assurance and Permanent Health Insurance.

• Subsidised gym membership and electric car scheme.

Why This Role

Work with a leading national practice in ecclesiastical law, supporting the Church of England's Dioceses with a team of experienced professionals.