Real Estate Associate / Sr Associate – Bristol – 2+ Years PQE

Overview

In this role you will handle a varied portfolio of commercial real estate matters within a supportive Bristol team. You will manage your own caseload, advise on leases, acquisitions and development work, and draft key documents with increasing independence. You’ll build strong client relationships while contributing to a risk-aware, collaborative culture. This is an opportunity to develop your career in a respected firm that values autonomy and team support.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working
• clear progression pathways including Senior Associate
• competitive salary and benefits package
• ability to work abroad for up to 2 weeks per year
• supportive, friendly, collegiate culture
• high quality work across key industry sectors

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of real estate transactions
• Advise on landlord and tenant matters, leases, acquisitions, disposals and investment work
• Support regeneration and development projects, including residential-led schemes
• Draft and negotiate legal documentation with growing independence
• Build client relationships and manage risk, timelines, and outcomes
• Deliver commercially focused, pragmatic advice
• Contribute to a risk-aware culture and cross-team communication
• Support business development through networking, publications, and speaking opportunities
• Mentor/guide junior colleagues (especially at Senior Associate level)
• Ensure clear communication across the team

Key requirements

• 2+ years PQE in commercial real estate
• Qualification in England & Wales
• Experience or interest in regeneration and development work
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven experience in title due diligence
• Proactive, flexible, and collaborative approach
• Desirable: mentoring or supervising junior lawyers

• collaborative
• proactive
• strong communication
• title due diligence
• drafting and negotiating leases and documents
• regeneration and development knowledge

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