Senior Real Estate Associate | 6+ PQE | Bristol
This is an opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading real estate practices, advising major investors, developers, funds, and corporates on complex, high-value projects across the country. You’ll play a key role in a collaborative Bristol-based team that combines deep sector expertise with the resources of a top-tier international firm.
What You’ll Be Doing
Leading complex transactions:
* Acting on high-profile investment, development, and asset management matters, often with multi-million-pound deal values and national impact.
Client relationship management:
* Taking ownership of client relationships and acting as a trusted adviser to major investors, financial institutions, developers, and corporate occupiers.
Mentoring and collaboration:
* Guiding junior lawyers while working closely with partners and other specialists across planning, finance, construction, and tax.
Driving commercial outcomes:
* Balancing technical excellence with practical, strategic advice that helps clients achieve their business goals.
Contributing to growth:
* Supporting business development initiatives and helping to expand the firm’s presence across key real estate sectors.
About You
* Qualified Solicitor with 6+ years’ PQE
* Strong experience across investment, development, and asset management transactions
* Excellent technical and drafting skills with sound commercial judgment
* Confident communicator with leadership potential and an interest in client development
* A collaborative, motivated team player with the ability to manage complex work independently
What’s on Offer
* Exposure to some of the UK’s most significant real estate transactions
* Clear, structured career progression and leadership opportunities
* A flexible, hybrid working model and genuine focus on work–life balance
* Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme
Comprehensive benefits including:
* Private medical insurance
* Enhanced parental leave
* Pension and life assurance
* Up to 28 days’ holiday plus the option to buy or sell leave
The Firm
A forward-thinking, international law firm with a major presence in Bristol and one of the largest real estate practices in the UK. The team is recognised for its technical depth, commercial acumen, and strong client relationships, acting on high-value projects across investment, development, regeneration, and alternative asset sectors. It’s a collaborative, ambitious environment where senior lawyers are supported to lead, innovate, and progress.
Apply now or contact Harrison for a confidential discussion.