Senior Commercial Property Lawyer - Bristol
Full-Time or Part-Time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Property Lawyer to join a highly regarded and long-established regional law firm with an excellent reputation across Bristol and the wider South West.
Having partnered with this firm for many years, we've seen first-hand why so many lawyers choose to build long and successful careers here. We've placed a number of candidates into the business over the years and consistently receive positive feedback about the quality of work, supportive leadership, collaborative culture and genuine commitment to employee wellbeing. This is a firm that truly values its people and works hard to create an environment where individuals can thrive professionally whilst maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Due to a forthcoming retirement, the firm is now looking to appoint a senior commercial property specialist to help lead and grow the practice. The appointment level is flexible and can be tailored to the successful candidate, with applications welcomed from those operating at Senior Associate, Legal Director or Partner level.
The Role
As a Senior Commercial Property Lawyer, you will manage a varied and high-quality caseload across a broad spectrum of commercial property matters, including:
- Freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals
- Commercial property sales and purchases, including portfolio transactions
- Secured lending and refinancing matters
- Landlord and tenant work, including lease grants, assignments, renewals and licences
- Development site acquisitions and disposals
- Pension property transactions
- Joint venture agreements
- Property support on corporate and business transactions
- Advising a broad client base including businesses, investors, developers and landlords
Alongside your fee-earning responsibilities, you will:
- Support and mentor junior lawyers and support staff
- Help drive business development and networking activity
- Build and strengthen relationships with existing and prospective clients
- Play an active role in the leadership and success of the wider team
Candidate Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Be a qualified Solicitor, FCILEx or equivalent legal professional
- Have substantial experience handling a broad range of commercial property matters
- Demonstrate strong technical expertise across acquisitions, disposals, landlord and tenant matters and portfolio work
- Have experience supervising, mentoring or leading legal teams
- Possess excellent client relationship and communication skills
- Be commercially minded with a proactive approach to business development
- Be confident using legal technology and case management systems
Why Join?
- Join a respected and established regional law firm with a strong presence in the Bristol market
- High-quality commercial property work with a loyal and longstanding client base
- Genuine opportunity to influence and shape the future growth of the department
- Friendly and inclusive culture where people are encouraged to develop and succeed
- Strong focus on employee wellbeing and work-life balance
- Clear opportunities for progression and long-term career development
- A firm with an excellent track record of retaining and developing talented lawyers
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.*
