Solicitor – Property Litigation – Bristol – 3+ Years PQE

Overview

In this role you will manage a varied caseload of contentious real estate matters within a reputable disputes team. You will support commercial clients, landlords, tenants, and managing agents, handling negotiation, ADR, and court proceedings to protect clients’ property interests. The position offers hybrid working and clear career progression in a collaborative, client‑focus environment. You’ll contribute to business development while delivering high‑quality drafting, advocacy, and advisory work. This is an opportunity to shape outcomes in property disputes at a respected firm.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working arrangements
• competitive salary and benefits package
• clear career progression pathways
• supportive and intellectually stimulating environment
• recognition for high quality work and client service

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of property-related disputes
• Handle landlord and tenant issues including forfeiture, arrears, dilapidations and possession matters
• Address boundary, rights of way, easements, and restrictive covenant disputes
• Advise commercial clients, landlords, tenants and managing agents
• Draft pleadings, applications, witness statements and correspondence
• Manage matters through negotiation, ADR and court proceedings
• Liaise with clients, Counsel, experts and other professionals
• Support wider Commercial Disputes work when required
• Contribute to business development and client relationship activity

Key requirements

• 3+ years PQE in Property Litigation (or strong Commercial Disputes experience with transferable skills)
• Strong technical knowledge of contentious real estate matters
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills
• Ability to manage matters independently with appropriate supervision
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal IT systems

• collaborative mindset
• proactive client-focused approach
• strong communication
• contentious real estate matters
• drafting pleadings and witness evidence
• negotiation and advocacy

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