Associate (Knowledge) - Real Estate - 2+ PQE - Bristol

Associate (Knowledge) - Real Estate - 2+ PQE - Bristol
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time or Part-time (fully flexible working)
Salary: £60,000 - £85,000 (depending on experience)

A leading national law firm is seeking an Associate (Knowledge) with 2+ years' PQE to join its Real Estate Knowledge team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for a Real Estate lawyer with strong technical skills who enjoys training, research, drafting and supporting fee earners across a major practice group. The role offers full flexibility, including hybrid and part time options.

The Role
You will support the delivery of the firm's Knowledge strategy and play a key role in enabling the Real Estate team to work efficiently and consistently. Responsibilities include:

• Supporting delivery of the 2030 Knowledge Plan
• Creating and maintaining precedents where external sources do not provide them
• Collating and managing precedents from subscription providers
• Designing and delivering internal training for trainees, junior lawyers and wider teams
• Supporting knowledge sharing sessions and capturing lessons learned
• Contributing to training for new joiners
• Assisting in the creation of client facing training
• Monitoring legal developments with the Research team and updating internal guidance
• Ensuring team resources are accessible and well organised
• Identifying opportunities for efficiencies through process improvement or technology
• Drafting internal legal insights and external articles
• Supporting responses to tenders and specific legal queries
• Collaborating with Knowledge Lawyers across other practice groups

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• 2+ years' PQE in Real Estate
• Strong technical knowledge of Real Estate law
• Excellent drafting and research skills
• Ability to analyse and communicate complex information clearly
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Confidence working independently and collaboratively
• A proactive, client focused mindset
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

The Team

The Real Estate group is one of the largest in the UK, with over 180 specialists advising on thousands of transactions each year. The team is recognised for its depth of expertise, sector knowledge and high quality client service, with many partners ranked as leading individuals in legal directories.

About the Firm

The firm is fast growing, forward thinking and recognised for its high quality work, people focused culture and award winning performance. With over 1,800 people across the UK and an international partner network, the firm supports clients locally, nationally and globally. It is committed to creating opportunities, delivering social value and fostering a collaborative, inclusive environment where people can thrive.

Benefits
The firm offers:

• Competitive salary with annual review
• 25 days' holiday (rising to 30 with service)
• Private medical insurance
• Extensive flexible benefits scheme
• Fully flexible working and hybrid arrangements
• Supportive, inclusive culture with a focus on wellbeing and work/life balance

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact:

Olivia Reed
📧 oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
📞 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

*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.*