Associate - Healthcare Real Estate - Bristol - 3-5 years PQE

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Bristol is looking for an Associate specializing in Healthcare Real Estate. The role involves advising on various real estate matters, including acquisitions, and mentoring junior lawyers. Candidates should have 3-5 years PQE with relevant experience in the healthcare sector. The position supports hybrid working arrangements and offers a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Minimum 25 days holiday

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare or social care property
• Confidence in relationship building
• Excellent communication abilities

Responsibilities

• Advise on acquisitions and disposals in the healthcare sector.
• Draft and negotiate asset/share purchase agreements.
• Manage client relationships and contribute to business development.

Skills

Client-facing work

Strong drafting skills

Project management

Commercial mindset

Collaboration

Business development

Education

3-5 years PQE

Job description

Overview

Associate - Healthcare Real Estate - Bristol - 3-5 years PQE
Location: Bristol Office (Hybrid & Flexible)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £65,000 to £85,000

The Role

This role offers a varied and engaging caseload focused on healthcare sector property matters. Responsibilities include:

• Advising on acquisitions, disposals, development projects, and real estate finance
• Supporting health and social care transactions across independent hospitals, retirement living, and primary care
• Drafting and negotiating asset/share purchase agreements and conducting due diligence
• Preparing reports on title, certificates of title, and advice notes
• Collaborating with colleagues across departments on multi-disciplinary projects
• Managing existing client relationships and contributing to business development
• Mentoring junior lawyers and supporting team growth

Qualifications

• 3-5 years PQE, ideally with experience in healthcare or social care property
• Strong technical knowledge and drafting skills
• Confidence in client-facing work and relationship building
• Excellent communication and project management abilities
• A proactive, commercial mindset and collaborative approach
• Enthusiasm for business development and sector engagement

Working Arrangements

• This role supports hybrid working, with flexibility to work from home and attend the Bristol office regularly.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, the firm offers:

• Minimum 25 days holiday (plus option to buy up to 5 extra days)
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Generous pension and life assurance
• Private medical insurance and biennial health assessments
• Cycle to work scheme and Employee Assistance Programme
• Inclusive culture with employee-led networks and wellbeing initiatives
• Structured learning, development, and promotion pathways
• Commitment to environmental sustainability and community engagement

How to apply

If you are interested in this opportunity or would like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Olivia Reed

[e-mail]

0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

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Chadwick Nott is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion across the legal profession. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background. Where a level of experience is indicated, this is intended as a guideline only.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*