Associate/Senior Associate – Property Litigation – Bristol

Overview

In this role you will specialise in property litigation for charity and not-for-profit clients, handling complex disputes and advising across a cross-functional team. You will work closely with charity, property, and private wealth specialists to deliver strategic, client-focused solutions. The position offers responsibility, high-quality work, and clear progression within a nationally recognized firm. You will contribute to growing a dedicated charity property litigation practice and help shape client relationships and business development. This is a meaningful opportunity to impact leading charities with expert legal support.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible and hybrid working options
• competitive salary
• comprehensive benefits package
• clear progression opportunities
• ongoing professional development investment

Responsibilities

• Advise charity and not-for-profit clients on contentious property matters
• Handle landlord and tenant issues, lease renewals, rent reviews, boundaries and access rights
• Manage disputes involving adverse possession, trespass, possession proceedings, and third-party property interests
• Collaborate with property, private wealth, and charity law specialists to provide integrated advice
• Engage in client relationship management, networking and business development
• Support a growing specialist practice with high-quality, challenging work and client exposure

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with proven Property Litigation experience
• Associate or Senior Associate capable of managing complex matters independently
• Strong technical expertise with a commercial and pragmatic approach
• Excellent relationship-building and client management skills
• Interest in the charity/not-for-profit sector; sector experience welcomed but not essential
• Collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for growing the practice

• relationship-building
• client management
• collaborative
• Property Litigation
• landlord and tenant issues
• lease renewals and rent reviews

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