Associate – Real Estate Development – 4+ Years PQE

Overview

As an Associate in Real Estate Development, you will work within a leading national commercial law firm’s Commercial Property team in Bristol. You’ll handle large-scale regeneration and development projects for public and private sector clients, with a focus on development, acquisitions, disposals, and strategic land matters. The role offers exposure to high-profile matters, a collaborative culture, and clear progression paths in a hybrid working environment. You’ll build stakeholder relationships, develop development expertise, and contribute to a high-performing team on ambitious projects.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working with flexible arrangements
• Private medical insurance
• Generous pension scheme
• Discretionary bonus
• Minimum 25 days holiday (plus option to buy 5 more)
• Life assurance

Responsibilities

• Advise on large-scale regeneration and development projects
• Handle commercial and residential development work
• Work on acquisitions, disposals and strategic land matters
• Advise national and regional public and private sector organizations
• Collaborate with senior colleagues to develop specialist development expertise
• Lead on high-value projects
• Support a collaborative and ambitious team culture
• Maintain high professional standards and compliance

Key requirements

• 4+ years PQE in commercial and/or residential development work
• Strong drafting skills and legal analysis
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Confidence engaging directly with clients
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues
• Excellent project management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Practical, commercial approach
• Motivation, organisation and a proactive mindset
• Interest in business development

• interpersonal communication
• relationship building
• proactivity
• drafting
• legal analysis
• project management

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