Solicitor/Associate-Commercial Real Estate-Bristol - 0-6 PQE

Solicitor / Associate - Commercial Real Estate - Bristol - 0-6 Years PQE
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £50,000 - £85,000 (depending on experience)

A UK Top 50 law firm is seeking a Solicitor or Associate (0-3 or 3-6 years PQE) to join its highly regarded Commercial Real Estate team in Bristol. This is an exceptional opportunity to work within one of the largest dedicated real estate practices outside London, offering high quality work, strong partner support, and excellent long term career prospects.

The Firm

The firm has a 160 year heritage and more than 700 legal professionals. It advises businesses, public sector bodies and individuals across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client.

The culture is defined by its Next Level Law proposition-working proactively with clients and supporting colleagues to achieve their full potential. The firm was ranked 5th best law firm to work for in 2024 and is committed to ESG, community impact and diversity, with women comprising 40% of the partnership.

The Real Estate team includes over 250 lawyers and is recognised nationally for its depth, expertise and ability to handle major, complex transactions across residential, commercial, planning, social housing and development sectors.

The Role

You will join the growing Bristol Commercial Real Estate team with a (Next Generation Partner - Legal 500; "Up and Coming" - Chambers) and a Legal Director joining from a top tier City firm.

You will:

• Work across a broad range of commercial real estate matters
• Advise national and regional commercial property owners, landlords, tenants, investors, retailers, developers, and infrastructure organisations
• Build and manage your own caseload of transactional matters
• Work closely with partners, legal directors and senior lawyers across the national team
• Engage directly with clients, advisers and stakeholders
• Support business development and networking as the Bristol team continues to expand

This is a rare opportunity to work on high value, high profile and strategically significant matters within a supportive and ambitious team.

Candidate Requirements
The firm is seeking a Solicitor or Associate who:

• Has 0-3 or 3-6 years' PQE gained at a reputable law firm
• Demonstrates a genuine interest in commercial real estate
• Is proactive, organised and shows strong initiative
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Possesses strong attention to detail
• Has solid research, drafting and analytical abilities
• Can think commercially and provide practical, solutions focused advice
• Performs well under pressure and manages competing deadlines
• Has competent financial management skills, including time recording and billing

Benefits
The firm offers a supportive, inclusive and flexible working environment, along with:

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Long service holiday awards
• Private Healthcare (post probation)
• Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% employee)
• Staff Profit Share & Individual Performance Bonus Scheme
• Salary sacrifice options
• Life Assurance (4x salary) & Permanent Health Insurance
• Paid CSR Day
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Subsidised gym membership
• Electric car scheme
• Hybrid Working Policy

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Olivia Reed
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 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.

*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.*