Solicitor – Commercial Property Associate – Bristol

Overview

In this role you will support a busy Real Estate team in Bristol, handling a broad mix of commercial property matters for high‑quality clients. You’ll work within a large, collaborative department and contribute to cross‑departmental initiatives, including work for charities and independent schools. The position offers hybrid flexibility and clear progression as you deliver exceptional client service. This is a chance to shape property advisory for a diverse client base while growing your expertise in development, landlord‑tenant, and asset management work.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary 55,000-80,000 DOE
• Hybrid working arrangements (min 3 days in office)
• Supportive and intellectually stimulating 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 work on mergers and acquisitions 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)
• Ideally some experience supervising colleagues
• 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

• communication
• interpersonal abilities
• proactivity
• drafting skills
• technical knowledge of property law
• supervisory experience (preferred)

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