Associate – Real Estate Development – 4+ Years PQE

Overview

In this Associate role within Chadwick Nott’s Commercial Property team, you will advise on large-scale development and regeneration projects for public and private sector clients from Bristol. You’ll work closely with senior colleagues to build specialist development expertise and lead high-value projects, while enjoying a collaborative, ambitious culture with clear progression. The position combines client-facing responsibilities with hands-on drafting, commercial analysis, and business development opportunities. This is a stand-out chance to shape real estate growth across the UK in a market-leading firm.

Pay / Benefits

• Private medical insurance
• Generous pension scheme
• Discretionary bonus
• Minimum 25 days holiday (plus option to buy 5)
• Life assurance
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme’,’Cycle to work scheme

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of commercial property and development matters
• Handle large-scale regeneration and development projects; commercial and residential development work
• Manage acquisitions, disposals and strategic land matters
• Advise public and private sector organisations (national/regional)
• Collaborate with senior colleagues to develop development expertise
• Take the lead on high-value projects
• Support a collaborative and ambitious team culture
• Maintain high professional standards and compliance
• Engage with clients to grow network and develop business development skills

Key requirements

• 4+ years PQE in commercial and/or residential development work
• Strong drafting skills and legal analysis
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Confidence working directly with clients
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues
• Excellent project management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Practical and commercial approach
• Motivation, organisation and a proactive mindset
• Interest in business development

• interpersonal skills
• client relationship building
• clear communication
• drafting
• legal analysis
• development work (commercial/residential)

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