Ecclesiastical Property Solicitor (Associate/Senior) – Bristol

About the role

Join Birketts LLP’s Ecclesiastical Team in Bristol as a Solicitor/Associate/Senior Associate, managing a diverse portfolio of church‑related property matters. You will provide expert legal advice on complex transactions and support the Church of England’s dioceses, clergy and lay volunteers.

Key responsibilities

• Manage property transactions including sales of land, church halls and clergy housing.
• Create and establish titles from historic documentation.
• Resolve complex property issues across multiple church‑related charities.
• Handle commercial property matters such as lease grants, extensions, renewals and surrenders.
• Advise on and grant easements.
• Provide guidance on boundary issues and parish land ownership, including churches, churchyards and church halls.
• Serve statutory notices in accordance with the Church Property Measure.

Required profile

• Qualified solicitor with experience in ecclesiastical or property law.
• Proven ability to manage a varied caseload of complex property transactions.
• Familiarity with the Church Property Measure and related statutory requirements.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a nationally recognised ecclesiastical practice.
• Collaborative, collegiate culture supporting professional development.
• Engagement with a diverse range of clients across the private and public sectors.