Commercial Property Senior Associate – Bristol

Company: Chadwick Nott
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Overview

In this Bristol-based Senior Associate role, you will lead client development and contribute to the growth of a busy Real Estate team within a top-tier firm. You’ll handle a broad commercial property remit including development, finance, occupier and investment work, while mentoring junior lawyers. The role supports the firm’s strategic plan and BD objectives and offers a clear progression path. You’ll work in a collaborative, inclusive culture that prioritizes work-life balance and high-quality delivery.

Pay / Benefits

  • competitive salary and benefits
  • clear path to progression
  • inclusive and people-first culture
  • support to build your own practice and profile
  • flexible working
  • work-life balance

Responsibilities

  • Lead client development and maintain strong client relationships
  • Manage an own caseload across transactional property, disputes, planning and construction
  • Mentor and supervise junior lawyers
  • Contribute to the department’s business plan and BD activity
  • Deliver high-quality real estate work across a broad portfolio
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support clients

Key requirements

  • 6+ years PQE in commercial property
  • Proven track record of business development and client management
  • Experience supervising and coaching junior lawyers
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • communication
  • leadership
  • client-focused relationship management
  • development
  • property finance
  • commercial occupiers

Posted: September 14th, 2026