Real Estate Associate / Senior Associate – Bristol – 2+ Years PQE
Location: Bristol (with hybrid working)
Role Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £55,000 – £85,000 (DOE)
A leading regional law firm is seeking a Real Estate Associate or Senior Associate to join its Bristol office. This is a fantastic opportunity for lawyers with 2+ years’ PQE who want to develop their career within a genuinely supportive, friendly, and non‑micromanaged team. You’ll enjoy a varied mix of high‑quality commercial real estate work, all within a culture that values autonomy, trust, and collaboration.
The Role
You will work across a diverse range of commercial real estate matters, including:
* Managing your own caseload of real estate transactions
* Advising on landlord and tenant matters, commercial leases, acquisitions, disposals, and investment work
* Supporting regeneration and development projects, including residential‑led schemes
* Drafting and negotiating legal documentation with increasing independence
* Building strong client relationships and managing expectations around risk, timescales, and outcomes
* Delivering commercially focused, pragmatic advice
* Contributing to a strong risk‑aware culture
* Developing internal and external networks with clients, intermediaries, and sector contacts
* Supporting business development through networking, publications, and speaking opportunities
* Assisting with team and sector pitches
* Providing guidance to junior colleagues (particularly at Senior Associate level)
* Ensuring clear communication across the team
Why This Team?
This opportunity is ideal if you’re looking to join:
* A genuinely supportive, down‑to‑earth team where people look out for each other
* A non‑micromanaged environment that trusts you to run your work your way
* A varied caseload spanning investment, development, landlord & tenant, and regeneration work
* A collaborative culture where your ideas and contributions are valued
* A team with a strong reputation in the UK
Candidate Requirements
You will be a solicitor with:
* Qualification in England & Wales
* 2+ years PQE in commercial real estate (more experienced candidates welcomed for Senior Associate level)
* Experience or interest in regeneration and development work
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Proven experience in title due diligence
* A proactive, flexible, and collaborative approach
Desirable:
* Experience mentoring or supervising junior lawyers
Benefits
* Supportive, friendly, and collegiate culture
* High‑quality work across key industry sectors
* Hybrid working for improved work–life balance
* Ability to work abroad for up to 2 weeks each year
* Clear progression pathways, including Senior Associate opportunities
* Competitive salary and benefits package
How to Apply
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:
📧 Olivia Reed – oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
📞 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.