Solicitor – Commercial Property Associate – Bristol

Overview

As a Commercial Property Associate in the Bristol Real Estate team, you will handle a diverse range of high‑quality property matters within a supportive firm environment. You’ll work on development projects, landlord and tenant dealings, asset management, and national property work for charities and education clients. The role includes cross‑departmental M&A for independent schools and opportunities to mentor colleagues. You join a collaborative culture that values client service and professional growth, with hybrid in‑office flexibility.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements (minimum 3 days in Bristol office)
• Competitive salary 55,000-80,000 DOE
• Supportive and intellectually stimulating work environment
• Clear career progression pathways
• Recognition for high-quality work and client service
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture

Responsibilities

• Property development projects
• Landlord and tenant transactions
• Asset management
• Acquisitions and disposals
• Property and estate management on a national basis
• Commercial property work for charities and education sector clients
• Cross‑departmental M&A of independent schools
• Liaising with clients, agents, and other professionals
• Supporting the growth and development of the Real Estate team

Key requirements

• Associate or Senior Associate level experience in commercial property
• Strong technical and drafting skills
• Broad exposure to property work (specialist backgrounds also considered)
• Experience supervising colleagues (desirable)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Confidence in managing matters independently
• Motivation, organisation, and a proactive mindset
• Passion for advising commercial property clients and delivering outstanding client service

• Excellent communication
• Interpersonal abilities
• Proactive mindset
• Strong drafting skills
• Broad exposure to commercial property work
• Supervisory/leadership experience

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