Property Litigation Associate - Bristol
An exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded Property Litigation team within a progressive and growing law firm. Based in Bristol, you'll work on a broad range of high-quality contentious property matters for an impressive client base, including commercial landlords and tenants, developers, investors, retailers and private clients.
The team offers excellent exposure to complex and varied work, supported by experienced colleagues who are committed to helping lawyers develop their technical expertise and progress their careers.
This role is ideally suited to a solicitor with 1-4 years' PQE, although exceptional NQ Solicitors will also be considered where they have completed a Property Litigation seat during their training contract and can demonstrate additional relevant experience.
What You'll Be Doing
- Running your own caseload of property litigation matters with appropriate support
- Advising on landlord and tenant disputes, including dilapidations, forfeiture, break notices and breach of covenant claims
- Handling development and land-related disputes, including telecoms matters
- Assisting clients with contentious issues arising from commercial property transactions and contracts
- Building strong client relationships and delivering practical, commercially focused advice
- Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to the continued growth of the team
Candidate Requirements
- Ideally 1-4 years' PQE in Property Litigation
- Exceptional NQ candidates with a Property Litigation training seat and relevant pre-qualification experience will also be considered
- Experience handling a range of contentious property matters
- Good knowledge of landlord and tenant disputes and development-related issues
- Strong technical ability combined with a pragmatic and commercial approach
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills
- Enthusiastic team player with a proactive attitude
Why Join?
- Be part of a successful and expanding Property Litigation team
- Work on quality matters for a diverse and high-profile client base
- Gain early responsibility and direct client exposure
- Enjoy excellent training, mentoring and long-term career progression
- Competitive salary, bonus potential and comprehensive benefits package
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Supportive and inclusive culture with a strong focus on wellbeing and professional development
For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.
(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
