Associate - Real Estate Development - 4+ Years PQE

Chadwick Nott; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Generous pension scheme

Discretionary bonus

25+ days holiday

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Chadwick Nott in Bristol is seeking an Associate with 4+ years PQE to join its Commercial Property team. This role involves large scale development projects, client engagement, and collaboration in a supportive environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong drafting skills and a proactive approach to business development. The position offers clear career progression, competitive salary, and benefits including private medical insurance and generous holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE in commercial and/or residential development work.
• Confidence working directly with clients.
• Practical and commercial approach.

Responsibilities

• Advise on large scale regeneration and development projects.
• Manage commercial and residential development work.
• Lead high value projects.
• Maintain professional standards and compliance.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Legal analysis

Excellent communication

Client relationship building

Project management

Business development

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Associate - Real Estate Development - 4+ Years PQE

Location: Bristol

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (hybrid working with flexibility)

Salary: £70,000 to £96,000 (depending on experience)

A leading national commercial law firm is seeking an Associate (4+ PQE) to join its expanding Commercial Property team. The department has seen significant growth in recent years, supported by major tender wins and high profile regeneration and development projects across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a market leading team on large scale development matters while progressing your career in a collaborative, ambitious environment.

The Role

You'll be responsible for advising on a broad range of commercial property and development matters, including:

• Large scale regeneration and development projects
• Commercial and residential development work
• Acquisitions, disposals and strategic land matters
• Advising national and regional public and private sector organisations
• Working closely with senior colleagues to develop specialist development expertise
• Leading on a variety of high value projects
• Supporting a collaborative and ambitious team culture
• Maintaining high professional standards and compliance

Clients include major public bodies and private sector organisations such as:

• Local authorities across the UK
• Housing associations and major developers
• Public sector organisations including London Boroughs, GLA, City of London, Peabody Trust and Places for People

The role also offers opportunities to meet clients regularly, grow your network and develop business development skills. There are genuine promotion prospects for those with ambition and the ability to progress.

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

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

Benefits

The firm offers:

• A supportive and intellectually stimulating work environment
• Clear career progression pathways
• Recognition for high quality work and client service
• 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
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme

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 from all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any 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.