Real Estate Disputes Lawyer – Bristol

Overview

In this role, you will support a specialist Real Estate Disputes team within a leading UK law firm. You’ll handle high-value real estate disputes, from pre-action strategy to litigation, mediation and arbitration, for a diverse client base. The role offers exposure to major institutions, developers and financial organisations, helping you build a commercially astute disputes practice. It combines top-tier work with a people-first culture, flexible hybrid working, and strong career development. You will contribute to a growth-oriented team known for quality, client service and collaborative working.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working model
• Career development and progression
• Work-life balance focus
• Award-winning employer recognition
• Collaborative and non-hierarchical culture
• Flexible and progressive working environment

Responsibilities

• Advise on pre-action strategy and risk analysis for property disputes
• Manage high-value commercial and premium residential real estate disputes
• Engage in mediation, arbitration and litigation
• Handle disputes within investment portfolios and development contexts
• Build trusted client relationships and manage a diverse caseload
• Collaborate within a high-performing team in a hybrid working environment

Key requirements

• Proven experience in real estate disputes (essential)
• 1–4 years’ PQE focused on real estate disputes
• Exposure to build environment or development sector (desirable)
• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales or Scotland)
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team
• Strong academic background

• Excellent communication
• Relationship-building
• Autonomy
• Real estate disputes
• Mediation
• Arbitration

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