Real Estate Solicitor / Associate (NQ-4 PQE) – Bristol

Overview

Join Chadwick Nott on behalf of a Band 1 ranked Real Estate team in Bristol. As Real Estate Solicitor/Associate (NQ-4 PQE), you will advise on landlord and tenant work, retail leasing, and property acquisitions for pension schemes, as well as investment, development and real estate finance matters. You will work closely with partners, manage high-quality matters, and build client relationships while contributing to business development. The role offers mentoring, clear progression and exposure to high-profile clients in a supportive team. This is a compelling opportunity to grow in a collaborative, forward-thinking firm.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Mentoring and access to senior lawyers
• Clear progression pathways and professional development
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Industry events and client-facing activities

Responsibilities

• Advise on landlord and tenant matters
• Handle retail leasing work
• Manage property acquisitions for pension schemes (SIPP/SSAS)
• Involve in investment, development and real estate finance matters
• Contribute to energy, infrastructure and commercial development transactions
• Collaborate with partners and senior lawyers on high-quality matters
• Build and maintain client relationships
• Participate in business development activities and support growth

Key requirements

• NQ-4 years’ PQE in real estate
• Experience at national, regional or City firm
• Exposure to retail property or SIPP/SSAS transactions (advantageous)
• Strong technical, organisational and communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Commercial approach with keen eye for detail
• Genuine interest in the real estate sector and market developments
• Ambition and enthusiasm for career development

• strong communication
• excellent organisation
• time management
• landlord and tenant
• retail leasing
• SIPP/SSAS transactions

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