Real Estate Associate​/Senior Associate PQE

Location: Bristol (with hybrid working)

Role Type: Permanent, Full-time

A leading regional law firm is seeking a Real Estate Associate or Senior Associate to join its Bristol office. This is a fantastic opportunity for lawyers with 2+ years’ PQE who want to develop their career within a genuinely supportive, friendly, and non‑micromanaged team. You’ll enjoy a varied mix of high‑quality commercial real estate work, all within a culture that values autonomy, trust, and collaboration.

You will work across a diverse range of commercial real estate matters, including:

• Managing your own caseload of real estate transactions
• Advising on landlord and tenant matters, commercial leases, acquisitions, disposals, and investment work
• Supporting regeneration and development projects, including residential‑led schemes
• Drafting and negotiating legal documentation with increasing independence
• Building strong client relationships and managing expectations around risk, timescales, and outcomes
• Delivering commercially focused, pragmatic advice
• Contributing to a strong risk‑aware culture
• Developing internal and external networks with clients, intermediaries, and sector contacts
• Supporting business development through networking, publications, and speaking opportunities
• Assisting with team and sector pitches
• Providing guidance to junior colleagues (particularly at Senior Associate level)
• Ensuring clear communication across the team

This opportunity is ideal if you’re looking to join:

• A genuinely supportive, down‑to‑earth team where people look out for each other
• A non‑micromanaged environment that trusts you to run your work your way
• A varied caseload spanning investment, development, landlord & tenant, and regeneration work
• A collaborative culture where your ideas and contributions are valued
• A team with a strong reputation in the UK

You will be a solicitor with:

• Qualification in England & Wales
• 2+ years PQE in commercial real estate (more experienced candidates welcomed for Senior Associate level)
• Experience or interest in regeneration and development work
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple work streams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive, flexible, and collaborative approach
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior lawyers
• Supportive, friendly, and collegiate culture
• High‑quality work across key industry sectors
• Hybrid working for improved work‑life balance
• Ability to work abroad for up to 2 weeks each year
• Clear progression pathways, including Senior Associate opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.