Commercial Property Senior Associate – Bristol

Overview

In this Senior Associate role, you will handle an established Commercial Property caseload within a reputable Bristol firm. You’ll work closely with a specialist team to manage acquisitions, leases, development support, and litigation-related property issues, contributing to departmental growth. The role offers hybrid and flexible working, with clear opportunities for progression and leadership. You will help shape the department’s strategy while delivering high-quality, client-focused advice.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary and benefits package
• flexible/hybrid working arrangements (3- or 4-day weeks)
• career progression opportunities
• supportive, collaborative culture
• diversity and inclusion initiatives

Responsibilities

• Handle acquisitions and disposals of freehold and leasehold property
• Act for landlords and tenants on new leases, assignments and renewals
• Support development projects, including lease schemes, overage, and option agreements
• Provide property support on business and share sales
• Advise on property issues arising in litigation matters
• Collaborate with directors and senior solicitors to drive department growth

Key requirements

• 3–5 years’ PQE (ideally) in commercial property
• Strong technical background in commercial property
• Excellent communication and client-relations skills
• Ability to manage a busy, varied caseload
• Practical, commercial mindset with solutions-focused advice
• Willingness to develop business development skills and contribute to strategy

• excellent communication
• relationship-building
• commercial mindset
• commercial property technical expertise
• leases and leasehold/freehold transactions
• development projects (lease schemes, overage, option agreements)

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